Physician Anesthesiologist

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

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 Medical Center | Danville, PA

This opportunity offers an outstanding case and patient mix at a Level I Trauma Center, ideal for anesthesiologists seeking broad clinical exposure in a collaborative academic environment.

Clinical Practice Environment

• Coverage includes nearly all case types, excluding heart/lung transplants and burn cases
• Support for 13 non‑OR anesthesia locations, including:
  • GI/Pulmonology
  • Cath/EP Lab
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Obstetrics
  • MRI
• 31 operating rooms
• Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Physically connected to Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital
• Additional subspecialty compensation available for Pediatric and Cardiac teams
• Click here to see what it’s like to work in Anesthesia at Geisinger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKe05uiFRu0

Flexible, Lifestyle‑Friendly Schedule

• Excellent, flexible schedule with 12 weeks off each year
• Optional overtime available at $275/hour

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 with:
  • 100% preventive care
  • Mental health coverage
  • Nationwide in‑network access
• HSA available with certain plans:
  • Geisinger contributes $600/year (individual) or $1,200/year (family)
  • You may contribute pre‑tax funds up to IRS limits
  • Funds roll over annually and remain yours if you leave Geisinger
  • Investment options available once balance reaches $2,000 (Charles Schwab)
• Dental: Basic or Enhanced plans, including orthodontics (Enhanced plan)
• Vision: Free annual eye exam, eyewear allowance, and laser vision discounts
• Malpractice: Professional liability insurance provided, with 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) 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
• Ability 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 large, collaborative network of specialists and subspecialists

Well‑Being, Family & Lifestyle Support

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program: Earn up to $600, plus $600 for spouse/partner participation
• Care.com membership for dependent and family care
• Telehealth, urgent care, mental health services, and EAP
• 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 Geisinger Medical Center

Located in Danville, Pennsylvania, Geisinger Medical Center is the region’s largest tertiary and quaternary care teaching hospital, licensed for 475 beds, including 89 pediatric beds at the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. A Magnet‑designated facility, GMC is the region’s only Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center with pediatric qualification and provides highly specialized services in neurosciences, cardiovascular care, transplantation, oncology, women’s health, and orthopedics.

Nestled in the scenic landscapes of central Pennsylvania, the area offers access to excellent school systems and is within reasonable driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia

About Geisinger

Geisinger is one of the nation’s most innovative health systems, serving 1.5+ million patients across Pennsylvania. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a 600,000‑member health plan, two research centers, and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With approximately 32,000 employees and 1,800 physicians, Geisinger generates an estimated $12.7 billion annual economic impact in Pennsylvania.

For More Information

Stacey Mascaro
smascaro@geisinger.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

Skills:

Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems-Based Pract…