Physician Trauma Surgery

Practice Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center with consistent year-over-year growth in trauma volume

• 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

• Engage in teaching opportunities with residents and learners

• Contribute to community outreach and education, including:

• 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