Physician Ophthalmology Cornea

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) in Danville, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible, fellowship-trained Cornea Specialist to join our nationally recognized Department of Ophthalmology. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a well-established, collaborative practice comprised of multi-specialty ophthalmologists and optometrists serving a large regional referral network.

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with corneal, external disease, and anterior segment disorders while contributing to the academic and clinical missions of Geisinger. Opportunities are available to develop innovative programs, participate in clinical research, and teach residents within a large tertiary referral center.

Position Highlights

• Join a well-established ophthalmology practice with subspecialty ophthalmologists and optometrists
• Large built-in referral base from
• Shared call schedule with resident support
  • Call responsibilities primarily involve backup coverage for residents
  • Approximately 1:8 weeks
• Support from dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (PA-Cs and CRNPs)
• Practice location includes 50 exam rooms within the outpatient surgery center

Advanced Diagnostic Technology

The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging technology, including:

• Fluorescein Angiography (FA)
• Fundus Photography
• Humphrey Visual Field (HVF)
• Goldman Visual Field Testing
• IOL Master
• Immersion Biometry
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Pachymetry
• Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM)
• iDesign Refractive Studio
• Anterior Segment OCT
• Corneal Topography

Procedural and Surgical Opportunities

The successful candidate will have access to a full spectrum of treatment and surgical options, including:

• Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
• YAG Laser Procedures
• Argon Laser Procedures
• Excimer Laser Treatments
• Corneal Cross-Linking
• Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK)
• Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)

Physicians perform procedures at two modern surgical facilities:

• Geisinger Outpatient Surgery Center
• Geisinger Medical Center Main Campus

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, manage, and surgically treat corneal, anterior segment, and external eye diseases
• Provide comprehensive ophthalmic evaluations and consultations
• Perform office-based and surgical procedures consistent with corneal specialty training
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical research, and program development initiatives
• Educate and mentor ophthalmology residents and learners
• Maintain excellence in patient-centered care and clinical documentation

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency
• Fellowship training in Cornea and External Disease
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania

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

dkern1@geisinger.edu

Position Details:

About Geisinger

Geisinger Health System serves more than 3 million people throughout central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania. Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative care delivery, quality outcomes, and patient-centered care. The integrated health system includes:

• 12 hospital campuses
• 43 community practice sites
• Nearly 1,600 primary care and specialty physicians
• A mature and fully integrated electronic health record platform

About Danville and Central Pennsylvania

Geisinger offers physicians an outstanding quality of life in Central Pennsylvania. The region provides excellent schools, safe, family-friendly communities, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities as well as outdoor activities including fishing, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and canoeing

Residents also enjoy convenient access to major metropolitan areas, including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

About the Department

Ophthalmologists at Geisinger possess the knowledge and professional expertise required to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Physicians are responsible for diagnosing, monitoring, and medically or surgically treating ocular and visual disorders.

Education:

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems-Based Practice

OUR 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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.