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Geisinger is seeking a Board Eligible/ Board Certified Fellowship trained Surgeon for its health delivery system.

Geisinger is one of the nation's largest health service organizations serving patients throughout Pennsylvania. The current practice group is experienced, highly collaborative and focused on “value-based” care. This position represents a unique opportunity to join an integrated practice of surgeons, APs and nurse specialists.

• This position is located at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) in Danville, Pennsylvania
• This is a unique specialty practice in Minimally Invasive Bariatric and Esophageal surgery. The scope of practice includes:
  • High volume bariatric and benign esophageal surgery
  • Collaborative practice with our Geisinger Nutrition and Weight Management Program
  • Access to robotic platforms
  • Advanced endoscopic foregut interventional procedures, including POEM
  • Collaboration with the Geisinger Obesity Research Institute
• The applicant must have an interest in resident and fellow education as well as clinical outcomes research. Robust analytic resources are shared with the Geisinger Obesity Research Institute
• The position provides a leadership opportunity in clinical innovation within the Division of Bariatric and Foregut Surgery
• Specialty-only Call is shared within the practice group at Geisinger Medical Center

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes 10 hospital campuses, a health plan with more than half a million members, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Position Details

• The surgeon specializes in performing gastric bypass surgery, generally treatment for obesity. The surgeon provides preoperative, operative and postoperative care to surgical patients. At least 50% of time is spent in the bariatric practice.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.

Education

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

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

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, from senior management on down, 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.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.