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Location:

Geisinger Healthplex CenterPoint

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

Geisinger is seeking a full-time board-certified/eligible, ASOPRS fellowship-trained specialist in Oculoplastics to fill a rewarding position in the Department of Ophthalmology at the new Healthplex in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Located near Scranton/ Wilkes Barre in Northeast PA, close to the Pocono Mountains. Geisinger Eye Institute: a driven, successful, and growing multi-specialty group integrating both optometric and ophthalmologic services.Candidates with an interest in resident education and residency program development are encouraged to apply.

About this position

• Modern clinic space with 30exam rooms
• Threesurgical facilities- An outpatient surgery center located in our clinic building andtwo at nearby Geisinger Hospitals
• Advanced technologies in diagnostics including HVF, OCT (Zeiss with Glaucoma Workplace and Heidelberg), FA, Fundus Camera, IOL Master, Immersion, Pentacamand Topography
• Treatment options, including SLT Laser , YAG Laser, Argon Laser, (Diode CPC) Support from a PA-C's and partnering with SCRIBES
• Shared call (home call)
• A large referral base from our onsite Optometrists, local Ophthalmologists and physicians in our satellite offices
• High surgical volume, with opportunities for comprehensive practice with cataract and glaucoma surgery Opportunities to develop new program, andperform researchata large, tertiary referral center

Ability to take on a growing practice complete with onsite Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract, and Pediatric services, as well as a built-in referral network to offsite Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, and other subspecialties

Please contact:
Devyn Kern, Sr. Recruiter Geisinger dkern1@geisinger.edu

Other Details:

• Opportunity for an academic appointment through Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
• 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

Northeast Pennsylvania is a central area between some of the nation's most prominent metropolitan areas and highest-performing universities. PA has some of the most scenic nature and provides you with an amazing balance of living in a prime location at a lower cost

Living in Northeast Pennsylvania

• Safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, and Natural Beauty collide
• 2 hours to New York City and Philadelphia
• International Airport, Sporting Events, Ski Resorts, and Fine Dining
• 9 Universities and Graduate Institutions in the immediate area plus excellent public and private schools
• Local mountain range provides great fishing, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and biking
• Enjoy a day trip to NYC, the Beach, or the mountains in the Poconos
• Progressive and diverse city region of over 550K

Position Details:

Plastic and reconstructive surgery of the periorbital and facial tissues, including eyelids and eyebrows, cheeks, orbit and lacrimal (tear) system. Eye plastic surgeons are ophthalmologists who have completed extensive postresidency training in this unique subspecialty. This is a highly specialized area of plastic surgery that focuses on the area around the eyes, forehead and midface. These include drooping eyelids (ptosis), eyelid malposition (entropion, ectropion) and eyelash abnormalities. They treat tumors of the eyelids and orbit, trauma, congenital abnormalities, thyroid eye disease, tearing problems and blinking difficulties (blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm).

Plastic and reconstructive surgery of the periorbital and facial tissues, including eyelids and eyebrows, cheeks, orbit and lacrimal (tear) system. Eye plastic surgeons are ophthalmologists who have completed extensive postresidency training in this unique subspecialty. This is a highly specialized area of plastic surgery that focuses on the area around the eyes, forehead and midface. These include drooping eyelids (ptosis), eyelid malposition (entropion, ectropion) and eyelash abnormalities. They treat tumors of the eyelids and orbit, trauma, congenital abnormalities, thyroid eye disease, tearing problems and blinking difficulties (blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm).

• Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.Performsand/orinterpretsdiagnostic testsas needed.
• Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness.May prescribeor administermedications.Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that includepatients'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.

Education:

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems-Based Practice

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.