Physician Trauma Surgery

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes Job Summary: Geisinger is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Trauma Surgeon to join our nationally recognized team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center serving northeastern Pennsylvania. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-acuity, high-volume trauma program supporting a growing regional population, delivering comprehensive trauma and surgical critical care in a collaborative, physician-led environment. Job Duties: Practice Highlights Level I Trauma Center  with consistent year-over-year growth in trauma volume Full-spectrum trauma care including: D edicated OR time and access to robotic assisted surgery Trauma alerts, consults, and discharges  Coverage of trauma medical-surgical floors  Integrated Emergency General Surgery (EGS) model Weekday coverage (Monday–Friday) with shared weekend responsibilities 24/7 trauma coverage model  with strong multidisciplinary support  Opportunity to provide   primary surgical critical care for complex patients Stable and growing program with sustained patient volumes over multiple years Position Responsibilities Provide comprehensive care to trauma patients across the continuum (ED, ICU, inpatient, and discharge) Respond to trauma activations and surgical consults Perform emergency general surgery procedures Deliver surgical critical care management for complex patients Participate in a shared call and coverage rotation Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, ICU teams, surgical subspecialists, and hospital staff Academic & Programmatic Opportunities As a Level I Trauma Center, our program includes strong academic and community engagement expectations: Participate in   clinical research initiatives Engage in   teaching opportunities  with residents and learners Contribute to   community outreach and education , including: EMS and first responder engagement Public education programs such as   Stop the Bleed Participation in ATLS and critical care education programming  Qualifications Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery Fellowship training in   Trauma Surgery / Surgical Critical Care Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care Interest in academic engagement, research, and program development preferred About the Team & Environment Join a   collegial, multidisciplinary team  dedicated to excellence in trauma care. Geisinger offers a   physician-led system  with strong institutional support, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation package with incentives Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Comprehensive benefits, including CME support and retirement plans Opportunities for loan repayment programs Location Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania offers: Easy access to major metropolitan areas including Philadelphia and New York City A family-friendly community with excellent schools Abundant outdoor recreation and a high quality of life Position Details: Why Geisinger? Geisinger is committed to innovation, quality, and improving health outcomes. Our integrated system provides physicians with the tools and support needed to thrive in both clinical practice and academic pursuits. 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. 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.