$100K Commencement Bonus | Join Large Employed Orthopedic Network in Northeast PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is seeking a BE/BC Orthopedic Surgeon to join a large employed provider network in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

• Employed position with a large primary care referral base
• Potential 1:6 call for the ED
• Office Space available in a long-standing existing practice
• Experienced APP support

Comprehensive Financial Package may include the following:

• Highly Competitive Compensation Package
• Monthly Residency Stipend Payment
• Relocation Allowance
• Medical Education Debt Reimbursement
• CME Allowances
• Excellent benefit package including malpractice insurance & tail coverage

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Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is a 369-bed facility with over 400 physicians representing nearly 50 medical and surgical specialties.

Commonwealth Health continues to combine vast medical resources to enhance the quality of patient care throughout the region. Collectively, the hospitals of Commonwealth Health earned significant recognition in Orthopedic Care, including Joint Commission Certification in Advanced Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement.
Northeastern Pennsylvania is uniquely positioned in the most convenient location of the entire Northeast Megalopolis. In this region of more than 50 million residents stretching from D.C. to Boston, NEPA sits strategically in the middle. Major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Hartford connect directly to Northeastern Pennsylvania along five interstate highways. The area is only a short drive, two hours, from New York City and Philadelphia and also includes Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport offering easy access to major hubs around the U.S.

And aside from geographical evidence, there are dozens of multinational corporations currently calling Northeastern Pennsylvania home that would gladly attest to the region’s status as one of the top business hubs in the nation. For more up to date information about the area, reference www.discovernepa.com.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.