Physician Plastic Surgery
Pay not listed · no nights · Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Compensation
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Job Description
Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Outpatient Specialty Center
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Worker Type
Regular
Exemption Status
Yes
Job Summary
Geisinger is seeking a board eligible/board certified Plastic Surgeon to join our established and growing team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a comprehensive plastic surgery practice within a high-volume, multidisciplinary environment supported by strong referral networks and system-wide resources.
Job Duties
Opportunity Highlights
Competitive Compensation Package and Exceptional Benefits
- Join a collaborative and experienced plastic surgery team supported by advanced practitioners, specialty nurses, and dedicated staff
- Access to a robust reconstructive and cosmetic referral base, ensuring immediate practice growth
Practice Within a Level I Trauma Center
- Opportunities to participate in teaching, research, and program development through our integrated plastic surgery residency
- Work within a highly integrated system featuring EPIC electronic health record
- Clinical Scope
- The position offers a broad and diverse case mix, including:
- General plastic surgery
- Cosmetic/aesthetic procedures
- Microsurgical and implant-based breast reconstruction
- Maxillofacial trauma
- Cancer and trauma reconstruction
- Ideal Candidate
- We are seeking a motivated, team-oriented plastic surgeon who:
- Is board certified or board eligible
- Values a broad-based plastic surgery practice
- Has interest in program development, academic involvement, and multidisciplinary care
- Brings a commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care
Position Details
- Wilkes‑Barre offers an appealing balance of professional opportunity and quality of life:
- Located in northeastern Pennsylvania with convenient access to New York City and Philadelphia
- Affordable cost of living with a variety of housing options and family-friendly neighborhoods
- Vibrant community featuring restaurants, arts, cultural events, and local universities
- Access to outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, biking, and waterfront activities
Education
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
Skills
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.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will perform a broad range of plastic surgery procedures, including reconstructive, cosmetic, and trauma-related surgeries. They will also participate in program development, academic teaching, and multidisciplinary care within a Level I trauma center.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and be board certified or board eligible in plastic surgery. A valid medical license in the state of Pennsylvania is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 90% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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