Ophthalmology Physician
At a glance
Ophthalmologist role at Geisinger. Danville, PA · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Treat glaucoma patients and perform surgery, with scope for cataract procedures in a comprehensive practice
- Share home-call coverage with resident support available around the clock
- Help build new programs, conduct research and teach ophthalmology residents
- Use the listed diagnostic technologies and laser treatments to assess and care for patients
What you bring
- You have completed an MD or DO degree
- You hold a Pennsylvania medical license
Who this fits
This role suits a glaucoma-trained ophthalmologist interested in surgery, resident supervision, teaching and research. The position includes shared home call with resident coverage 24/7.
From the employer
Job Duties
About this position
• Modern clinic space with 50 exam rooms
• Two surgical facilities- An outpatient surgery center located on the first floor of our clinic building and one at our main hospital 5 minutes away
• Advanced technologies in diagnostics including HVF, Goldmann visual field, OCT (Zeiss with Glaucoma Workplace and Heidelberg), FA, Fundus Camera, IOL Master, Immersion and Topography
• Treatment options, including SLT Laser , YAG Laser, Argon Laser, Diode CPC • Support from a PA-C's and CRNP
• Shared call (home call) with resident coverage 24/7
• 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 surgery and supervising residents Opportunities to develop new program, perform research, and teach residents in a large, tertiary referral center.
For more information, please visit geisinger.org/careers or contact: Dr. Herbert Ingraham, Department Chair Ophthalmology Geisinger
c/o Devyn Kern, Sr. Provider Recruiter Geisinger
Position Details
Geisinger Health System serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania. Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. A mature electronic health record connects a comprehensive network of 12 hospital campuses, 43 community practice sites and nearly 1,600 Geisinger primary and specialty care physicians.
Education Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter .
Our Vision & ValuesEverything we do is about making better health easier 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.
Our BenefitsWe offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.