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Geisinger
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Physician Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

SurgeryNo callNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Specialty Clinic Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes Job Summary: The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Geisinger, a national leader in quality, innovation, research and education, is seeking BC/BE oral and maxillofacial surgeons for Wilkes Barre with outreach in Scranton, PA.

The successful candidates will join a full-scope academic CODA-accredited training OMFS practice with a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care in collaboration with multiple departments in the health system.

The practice has a special emphasis on maxillofacial trauma, dentoalveolar and implant surgery with in-office sedation, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate, TMJ and reconstructive surgery.

These are fantastic opportunities for new graduates or experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons to teach and work with residents and participate in research with dedicated faculty time designation.

Job Duties: Join a full-scope, CODA-accredited OMS program within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The practice includes expertise in: Maxillofacial trauma Dentoalveolar and implant surgery (including in-office sedation) Corrective jaw surgery Cleft/craniofacial surgery TMJ and reconstructive surgery You will work alongside a collegial team of specialists, including oral pathology providers, delivering comprehensive and coordinated patient care.

Academic & Teaching Opportunities 4-year track and a 6-year dual-degree track in collaboration with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Participate in a well-established OMS residency program offering: Dedicated opportunities to teach residents and participate in research with protected time Ideal position for Experienced surgeons interested in mentoring residents and shaping the next generation of OMS providers New graduates seeking mentorship and support through board certification Collaborative Culture Supportive infrastructure focused on clinical excellence, education, and access to care Strong collegial, team-based environment across departments Multidisciplinary care model with close collaboration across specialties Shared trauma call coverage between OMS, Plastics, and ENT Location Highlights Wilkes Barre, PA Located in the Wyoming Valley along the Susquehanna River, the city pairs small town charm with big city conveniences Offers a scenic, family-friendly environment with a strong sense of community Ideal for weekend travel while enjoying a lower cost of living and excellent work-life balance Within a few hours’ drive to major metro areas: Philadelphia New York City Baltimore Compensation & Benefits We offer a highly competitive and comprehensive package: 3 weeks CME + annual allowance Competitive straight salary model aligned with quality and value 4 weeks PTO Relocation assistance Forgivable recruitment loan / medical school loan repayment options Comprehensive benefits package (401(k), 403(b), 457(b), life insurance, disability) Malpractice coverage with tail Fully integrated EPIC EMR Strong support for mentorship, growth, and leadership development

Qualifications

Interest in a full-scope, academic, and collaborative practice BC/BE in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery DDS/DMD (or dual degree) with eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure For more information, please contact: Devyn Kern, Geisinger Provider Recruiter at dkern1@geisinger.edu Position Details: Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD, DDS) - 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.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine 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 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgical care within a multidisciplinary academic environment. Teach and mentor residents in a CODA-accredited program and participate in clinical research.

Requirements

Must be BC/BE in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a DDS or DMD degree. Eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Maxillofacial Trauma SurgeryDentoalveolar SurgeryCleft Palate SurgeryTMJ SurgeryClinical TeachingMedical Research

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Geisinger a 7.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Surgery — ranked against 1,103 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Surgery weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$421k (13 salary observations; 95 listings), vs ~$482k nationally (314 salary observations; 1,728 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 49 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 92% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% 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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  • No call
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Living in Wilkes-Barre

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$182k
Typical market rent
$1,340/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Geisinger

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

3 weeks CME + annual allowance
4 weeks PTO
Relocation assistance
Forgivable recruitment loan / medical school loan repayment options
401(k), 403(b), 457(b)
Life insurance
Disability
Malpractice coverage with tail