Physician Anesthesiologist

Geisinger

Details

Posted:

06-Sep-26

Location:

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Type:

Full-time

Categories:

General Nursing

Internal Number:

R-88131

Job Summary

Trained to provide pain relief and maintenance or restoration of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. Also provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, longstanding and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; perform direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post anesthesia recovery. Position works on a shift-based schedule and does not accrue PTO or CME days.

Job Duties

Anesthesiology Opportunity

Geisinger Community Medical Center | Scranton, PA

Newly implemented competitive compensation with an additional stipend for cardiac call.

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) is a Level II Trauma Center located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, offering a diverse clinical practice in a supportive, well‑resourced environment.

Practice Environment

14 operating rooms

Electrophysiology suite

4 endoscopy rooms

2 C‑section suites

Broad and varied case mix, including:

General Surgery

Cardiac

Neurosurgery

Orthopedics

Gynecology

Ophthalmology

Otolaryngology

Thoracic

Click here to see what it's like to work in Anesthesia at

Geisinger:

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Flexible, Lifestyle‑Friendly Schedule

Excellent, flexible schedule with 12 weeks off each year

Optional overtime opportunities at $275/hour

Additional stipend for cardiac call

Competitive Compensation

Base Salary:

$500,000

$560,000+ with experience

Annual salary increases

Forgivable Recruitment Loan:

$200,000

Taxes amortized over 4 years

Early payout available to residents and fellows

Relocation Assistance:

Fully paid

Premier Physician Benefits

Health & Insurance

Medical:

Three plan options featuring:

100% preventive care

Mental health coverage

Nationwide in‑network access

HSA available under select plans:

Geisinger contributes $600/year (individual) or $1,200/year (family)

Ability to contribute additional pre‑tax funds up to IRS limits

Funds roll over annually and remain yours even if you leave Geisinger

Investment options available once balance reaches $2,000 (via Charles Schwab)

Dental:

Basic or Enhanced plans, including orthodontics under the Enhanced option

Vision:

Free annual eye exam, eyewear allowance, and laser vision discounts

Malpractice:

Professional liability insurance provided; tail coverage addressed during contracting

Retirement & Long‑Term Financial Security

9% employer retirement contribution, totaling up to $24,500 annually

403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans available

Employer contributions vest after 3 years (1,000 hours/year)

Time Off

12 weeks off each year

Education & CME

CME allowance up to $4,500 annually

Option to roll over up to $1,000

Academic & Professional Growth

Teaching and mentoring opportunities with:

Geisinger Anesthesia Residency

SRNA Program

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Research opportunities across multiple clinical domains

Support from a comprehensive network of specialists and subspecialists

Well‑Being, Family & Lifestyle Support

MyHealth Rewards wellness program:

Earn up to $600

Additional $600 for spouse/partner participation

Care membership for dependent and family care needs

Telehealth, urgent care, mental health services, and employee assistance programs

Discounts on wellness programs, fitness, and OTC pharmacy items

Candidates Welcome

H‑1B candidates encouraged to apply

Alternate Entry Pathway candidates welcome

Does not qualify for J‑1 waiver

About the Location

Located in Scranton, PA, this community offers the best of northeastern Pennsylvania living-with access to excellent colleges and universities, a variety of dining and shopping options, and year‑round outdoor recreation. Enjoy camping, hiking, and some of the best bass fishing on the Susquehanna River, all while being within a short drive of New York City and Philadelphia.

For More Information

Stacey Mascaro

smascarogeisinger.edu

jobs.geisinger.org

Position Details

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

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, from senior management on down, 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.

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.

About Geisinger

At Geisinger, our innovative ideas are inspired by the communities we serve - like our Fresh FoodFarmacy, a program that delivers life-saving healthy alternatives to patients with diabetes. With additional tools like our MyCode Community Health Initiative, one of the first health system genome sequencingprograms, and our new asthma app suite that we developed in partnership with AstraZeneca, it's no wonder we're ranked one of the Top 5 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems by Becker's Hospital Review. We continually work towards continuous improvement in a culture where everyone has a voice and firmly believe that better begins with all of us.

Founded more than 100 years ago, Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Our physician-led system is comprised of 30,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, and consists of 1... Show more Show less

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