Physician Trauma Surgery
Geisinger · Wilkes Barre, PA
- Estimated by ScrubHub
- ScrubHub specialty median (trauma acute care surgery), scaled 0.937× for PA
About the role
Practice Highlights
Level I Trauma Center with consistent year-over-year growth in trauma volume
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Full-spectrum trauma care including:
Dedicated 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
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Engage in teaching opportunities with residents and learners
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Contribute to community outreach and education, including:
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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
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