Ophthalmology Glaucoma- Geisinger

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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 multispecialty group integrating both optometric and ophthalmologic services.

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 PACs 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 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 builtin referral network to offsite Retina Glaucoma Oculoplastics and other subspecialties

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• 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

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Northeast Pennsylvania is a central area between some of the nations most prominent metropolitan areas and highestperforming 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

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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.