Job Summary
The Geisinger Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking an adult Cardiothoracic surgeon to join our growing practice at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania.
Job Duties
Geisinger's Heart & Vascular Institute is composed of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic surgery, Vascular surgery and Adult and Pediatric Cardiology.
The Cardiothoracic Surgery department provides clinical services at 3 sites – Danville, Wilkes Barre, and Scranton – with dedicated 24/7 cardiac anesthesia and ICU staff. Presently, the cardiac and thoracic surgeons and advanced providers perform the full breadth of adult cardiothoracic surgery. Standard and minimally invasive valvular operations and multiple arterial conduits are the standard for cardiac revascularization.
Geisinger has dedicated heart failure and adult congenital heart disease programs throughout the system. The growing mechanical circulatory support and shock programs have energized our LVAD program, which has achieved full independent certification. Our ECMO program is the largest in the region, performing V‑V and V‑A ECMO cannulations throughout the system and recovering patients at Geisinger Medical Center. A multi‑disciplinary structural heart program performs TAVR and MitraClip implantation at all sites.
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is the country’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission/American Heart Association (AHA) Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification in August 2022.
The successful candidate will be based in Danville, and may assist with coverage at other sites throughout the system as necessary. Broad cardiothoracic training and experience are required, with an interest in minimally invasive, robotic, aortic or mechanical circulatory support desired.
Position Details
- Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required)
- Experience: (Not specified)
- Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Medical Doctor – State of Pennsylvania
Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. 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.
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