Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 01-Mar-25
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Internal Number: R-49460
Job Summary
Job Duties
The Department of Urology at Geisinger, a national leader in quality, innovation, research and education, is seeking a Urologist to join our group at Geisinger in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The program is excited to welcome an additional Urologist to join over 20 general and subspecialty fellowship trained urologists providing urologic care system-wide. Urologic subspecialty interest can be supported in the context of a general urology position.
Position Highlights:
- New clinic and ASC (opened 2022) designed with efficiencies to specifically support urology
- State of the art technology including robotic access, high-powered lasers, ability to do transperitoneal/fusion biopsies, Robotic Aquablation and Rezum in the office setting
- Highly competitive salary model linked to value-based care instead of pure productivity measure
- Shared weekend call 1:9 with partial AP/ Resident support
- Geisinger has over 30 medical residency programs, including a fully accredited urology residency
- Support from a team of Advanced Practitioners for clinic and on call responsibilities
- 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
This is an ideal opportunity for a urologist seeking a desirable work/life balance with a focus on providing excellent patient care. There is also opportunity to participate in clinical research and teach residents from our fully accredited urology program.
Candidates must be eligible for certification by the American Board of Urology. Applicants must possess a strong commitment to high quality patient care and resident and medical student education.
Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living and access to recreational activities, an International Airport, sporting events, ski resorts, and fine dining. The community has 9 Universities and Graduate Institutions in the immediate area plus excellent public and private schools. NEPA is close to New York City and Philadelphia (giving you access to major cities) the beach and the Pocono Mountains.
For more information please contact:
Dr. Brant Fulmer, Chair Urology Geisinger
c/o Sarah Lipka, Provider Recruiter Surgery Geisinger
Position Details
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal glands. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
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.