Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Pennsylvania is seeking a BC/BE, full-time pediatric general surgeon to join Geisinger Medical Center’s Department of Surgery. Our collaborative group consists of pediatric surgeons, advanced practitioners, trauma & pediatric surgical nurses - NSQIP - Pediatric center and robust PIPs program seeking ACS Children’s Surgery verification.
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered for this position.
Details:
- Level 2 CSV Children’s Hospital
- Level 4 NICU
- Level 1 PICU
- Opportunity for teaching medical students and surgical and pediatric residents with an academic appointment through Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
- Clinical research opportunities are available.
- High volume of neonatal and index cases.
- Supported by a full complement of pediatric medical/surgical subspecialties.
Benefits:
- Fully paid relocation with generous PTO (4 weeks) and annual CME time (3 weeks).
- Excellent benefits package including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b), life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage.
- Malpractice & Tail coverage for Geisinger employment.
- Fully integrated electronic health record - EPIC.
- Forgivable recruitment loan/Medical School loan repayment (Resident/Fellows) may be available upon signing.
Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital is an 89-bed children’s hospital with a 30-bed NICU, a 14-bed PICU, and separate wards for infants, toddlers, and adolescents. Geisinger fosters an atmosphere of clinical excellence while offering a balanced lifestyle in Danville, Pennsylvania.
With good schools, safe neighborhoods with affordable housing and a wealth of cultural and recreational activities, the surrounding natural beauty provides opportunities for fishing, skiing, canoeing, hiking, and mountain biking. Urban life is easily accessible, with New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, or Washington D.C. just an afternoon’s drive away.
For more information please contact:
Alf Kennedy, Dept Chair Pediatric Surgery
c/o Sarah Lipka slipka1@geisinger.edu
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. Performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests as needed.
- Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness. May prescribe or administer medications. Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that include patients' histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
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