Ophthalmologist Job at Geisinger in Danville, PA

A truly great opportunity to join the ever-growing Geisinger system.  Geisinger is a physician led system offering comprehensive patient care to a large rural and urban population in central and northeast Pennsylvania.  We are the region’s largest healthcare employer

Geisinger is seeking a Glaucoma trained Ophthalmologist 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.

About this position

• Modern clinic space with 30 exam rooms
• Three surgical facilities- An outpatient surgery center located in our clinic building and two at nearby Geisinger Hospitals
• Advanced technologies in diagnostics including HVF, OCT (Zeiss with Glaucoma Workplace and Heidelberg), FA, Fundus Camera, IOL Master, Immersion, Pentacam and Topography
• Treatment options, including SLT Laser , YAG Laser, Argon Laser, (Diode CPC) • Support from a PA-C's and will soon be 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, and perform research at a 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

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

  Dr. Herbert Ingraham, Chair Ophthalmology Geisinger 

c/o Sarah Lipka Provider Recruiter, Geisinger