Only at Geisinger.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Physician

Wilkes-Barre, PA

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Geisinger’s Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic surgeon to join our esteemed team in the Wilkes Barre/Scranton region. With a legacy spanning over 100 years, Geisinger serves more than three million residents across central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania. Our physician-led system includes nearly 24,000 employees, 1,600 employed physicians, nine hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and two research centers.

As a Cardiothoracic surgeon at Geisinger, you will join a high-performing team of three cardiac surgeons in a well-established department. Our team handles a high volume of complex cases, including over 600 heart and TAVR procedures annually. You will be supported by a distinguished cardiology group offering a full range of services, including advanced electrophysiology, structural heart disease procedures, cardio-oncology, and heart failure management. Our experienced physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and state-of-the-art facilities ensure an efficient and pleasant work environment.

Why Geisinger?

  • Competitive Salary: Straight salary model linked to quality and value.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Including occurrence-based medical liability coverage.
  • Relocation Assistance: Reimbursement for relocation expenses.
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities to participate in teaching, research, and innovation.
  • Integrated Technology: Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic).
  • Collaborative Environment: Support and leadership from a full range of dedicated specialists and subspecialists.

We are looking for a surgeon who is eager to work in a leading department within a renowned health system. This position offers excellent career growth opportunities, including leadership development, and a commitment to being first in the market with new technology and innovations.

At Geisinger, we have been advancing the future of health for over a century. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our patients, communities, and yourself.

About Only at Geisinger.

You don’t have to put your life on hold to move healthcare forward. At Geisinger, you’ll engage with industry leaders to create new care delivery models and enjoy a work/life balance that gets you home in time for dinner. You’ll be there for your family, friends, and neighbors – making a difference at home and across the country.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine 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 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

*Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. 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.

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  • B+

    Cost of Living

  • B-

    Overall

  • Total Population

    44,123

  • Median Rent

    $897

  • Median Home Value

    $98,200

  • Median Income

    $46,597

Posted April 3, 2025