Surgery - Colo/Rectal Physician

Colorectal Surgeon

Location: West Reading, Pennsylvania

Due to extensive growth and community need, Reading Hospital is seeking a Colorectal Surgeon to join the very collaborative and collegial General Surgery group of four (4) surgeons. The new surgeon will be supported by a very experienced staff as well as General Surgery Residents. Robotic skills are critical for the new physician with four (4) Da Vinci Surgical Systems on location. Also, a plus is the new surgical tower, HealthPlex, a 476,000 square foot state-of-the-art surgical and inpatient facility.

Reading Hospital is located 75 minutes northwest of Philadelphia in the beautiful suburban community of West Reading, Pennsylvania. Reading Hospital is a 697-bed nonprofit teaching hospital that provides high-quality healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and experienced, caring medical professionals. As the nationally recognized, Magnet designated flagship institution of Tower Health, Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services, including the McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, one of the state's busiest Emergency Departments and a Level I Trauma Center, and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Awards and Recognition:

• Healthgrades:

  • America's 50 Best Hospitals Award
  • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award
  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award
  • America's 100 Best Specialty Care

• Newsweek:

  • World's Best 100 Hospitals (2021)
  • One of 10 Best Value Hospitals in Pennsylvania
  • Top 1 percent of U.S. hospitals for clinical outcomes

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS):

  • 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality

• US News & World Report:

  • Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania

• Verras' Medical Value Index:

  • One of 10 Best Value Hospitals in Pennsylvania

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match
• Malpractice insurance
• Retention Bonus
• Resident/Fellowship Stipend
• Generous paid time-off allowance
• CME time and money
• Relocation assistance
• H1B & Green Card Support (cannot support J-1 Visas)
• Supportive health system to advance goals

Community Overview:

Reading Hospital is located in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. This is an area that offers many wonderful places to live and raise a family. Berks County is within driving distance of major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, offering an easy chance to get away for some big city excitement.

The Reading Symphony Orchestra and Reading Public Museum are considered among the best in the state. GoggleWorks is one of the nation's largest interactive community arts centers. Each year, the Berks Arts Council presents the largest jazz festival on the east coast. In addition, the Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center bring some of the world’s top acts to Reading.

The great outdoors is right in your backyard, including the National Scenic Appalachian Trail, Blue Marsh Lake, French Creek State Park, and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. You'll find lakes for boating, swimming, ice fishing, and skating. Reading also ranks fourth nationwide in minor-league sports markets, hosting our own minor league hockey (Reading Royals) and baseball (Reading Fightin Phils) teams.