What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmology Medical position at Geisinger?
Geisinger Eye Institute has openings to join their well-established practice with multi-specialty Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. Opportunities to develop a program, perform research, and teach residents in a large, tertiary referral center.
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.
Our practice:
- Advanced technologies in diagnostic FA, Fundus Camera, HVF, Goldman Field, IOL Master, Immersion, OCT, Pachymetry, and Topography
- Treatment options, including SLT Laser , YAG Laser, Argon Laser
- Geisinger owned surgical facilities- on main campus and nearby outpatient surgery center
- Residency within our program
- Support from Advance Practitioners
- Clinics have over 50 exam rooms
- Shared call (home call)
- A large referral base from our onsite Optometrists, local Ophthalmologists and physicians in our satellite offices
We offer:
- Medical school loan repayment available
- Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures
- Excellent benefits package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage
- Relocation assistance
- Opportunities to participate in teaching, research and optimizing access for patients
- Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic)
- Support and leadership from a full range of dedicated, experienced specialists & subspecialists
- Professional opportunities for mentorship, growth and advancement
The region offers a hassle-free community living allowing for a balanced professional career and a fulfilling personal lifestyle while in close proximity to NYC and Philadelphia.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.
For more information around our positions, please contact:
Dr. Herbert Ingraham, Chair Eye Institute Geisinger
c/o Sarah Lipka, Provider Recruiter slipka1@geisinger.edu or 570-392-9210
Living in Pennsylvania
Geisinger fosters an atmosphere of clinical excellence while offering a quality lifestyle in Central and Northeast 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
Qualifications:
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways.
