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Location Scranton, PA Job Category Physician Schedule Rotation Work Type Full time Department GCMC General Surgery Department Date posted 10/08/2026 Job ID R-10719

Job Summary

Geisinger is seeking a General Surgeon to join our General Surgery team at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This opportunity is ideal for a surgeon who enjoys the breadth of general surgery and is looking to practice within an established health system while serving patients throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. The physician will join the GCMC General Surgery team under the leadership of Timothy Farrell, MD, Site Director at GCMC and Interim Department Chair of General Surgery.

Job Duties

Position Highlights

• Practice the full scope of general surgery in a collaborative clinical environment
• Provide evaluation, diagnosis, operative treatment, and pre- and postoperative care for patients with a broad range of surgical conditions
• Work alongside surgical colleagues and multidisciplinary specialists within the Geisinger system
• Opportunity to build strong relationships with patients, referring providers, and colleagues throughout the Northeast region
• Benefit from the resources and support of an integrated healthcare system

Role and Responsibilities

As a General Surgeon at Geisinger, you will provide comprehensive surgical care across the continuum, including:

• Evaluation and diagnosis of patients with general surgical conditions
• Preoperative assessment and surgical planning
• Operative management of appropriate general surgery cases
• Postoperative care and ongoing patient management
• Collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing teams, and other clinical specialists
• Coordination of care and referral to subspecialty colleagues when appropriate
• Participation in the continued growth and development of General Surgery services in northeastern Pennsylvania

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program
• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
• Strong communication and collaborative skills

Position Details

Living and Working in Northeast Pennsylvania

Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, GCMC offers the opportunity to build a rewarding surgical practice while enjoying the lifestyle of northeastern Pennsylvania. The region provides access to outdoor recreation, established communities, and convenient proximity to major metropolitan areas while offering a more relaxed pace of life.

About Geisinger

At Geisinger, physicians have the opportunity to care for patients within an integrated healthcare system while collaborating with colleagues across specialties and locations. Our teams are committed to improving the health of the communities we serve through excellent patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation.

Come join a team where you can build your practice, make an impact, and help shape the future of General Surgery in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Education

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

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills

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

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten 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 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org (opens in new window) or connect with us on Facebook (opens in new window), Instagram (opens in new window), LinkedIn (opens in new window) and Twitter (opens in new window).

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.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.

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