Stockton, California
Port Matilda, Pennsylvania
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Fort Worth, Texas
Posted: 05-Nov-25
Location: Pittston, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Internal Number: R-64709
Job Summary
Job Duties
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
Position Details
Northeast Pennsylvania is a central area between some of the nation's most prominent metropolitan areas and highest-performing 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
Education
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of PennsylvaniaOUR 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.