Physician Assistant

Job SummaryQualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.Job DutiesThe Plastic Surgery Department at Geisinger has an opening for a BE.BC Plastic Surgeon. Geisinger is seeking plastic surgeons to join our team in central or northeastern Pennsylvania.  Our services include general plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, microsurgical and implant-based breast reconstruction, maxillofacial trauma, cancer/trauma reconstruction, and cleft/craniofacial care. Our integrated plastic surgery residency provides opportunity for teaching, research, and program development.  Geisinger has an established reconstructive and cosmetic referral base which is geared to building a thriving practice.  We are supported by an excellent team of physician assistants, nurses, and staff.  We also collaborate closely with multiple disciplines throughout the system.   For those candidates interested in cleft care, there is an opportunity to lead our accredited cleft program.  We are looking for highly motivated, exceptional plastic surgeons who love the breadth of plastic surgery and want to be an integral part of this team and continue Geisinger?s tradition of innovation and excellent patient care. If you want to learn more about these opportunities, we would love to speak with you. Please reach out to Christian Kauffman, MD, Chair Plastic Surgeryc/o Sarah Lipka, Physician Recruiter, at Events & Things to Do in Northeastern Pennsylvania | DiscoverNEPA#NCHNPosition DetailsA plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts and trunk and external genitalia. They use aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well. A plastic surgeon possesses special knowledge and skill in the design and surgery of grafts, flaps, free-tissue transfer and replantation. Competence in the management of complex wounds, the use of implantable materials and in tumor surgery is required.EducationDoctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)ExperienceCertification(s) and License(s)Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania About GeisingerFounded 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 atgeisinger.orgor connect with us onFacebook,Instagram,LinkedInandTwitter.Our Vision & ValuesEverything 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. xhuatnn Our BenefitsWe offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.