Physician Plastic Surgery
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Physician Plastic Surgery

Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaPosted 3mo agoattending physician
~$740,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 14 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Plastic SurgeryFull-timeDays, 40 hours/week

Overview

Location
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Schedule
Days, 40 hours/week
SalaryDr Signal range
$730k – $740k

14 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Outpatient specialty center within a Level I trauma center · Medical center

Role summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking a board eligible/board certified Plastic Surgeon to join a multidisciplinary team with a broad plastic surgery case mix at a Level I trauma center, offering teaching, research, and program development opportunities. The position is full-time with day shifts totaling 40 hours per week, supported by advanced practitioners and a strong referral base.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Broad and diverse case mix including general plastic surgery, cosmetic/aesthetic, microsurgical and implant-based breast reconstruction, maxillofacial trauma, cancer and trauma reconstruction
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$730k–$740k · $740k median
$729kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$741k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$730k – $740k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
14 recent physician reports · state cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$730k–$740k · $740k median
$729kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$741k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 14 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

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Geisinger

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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Facility details
Practice setting
Outpatient specialty center within a Level I trauma center
Facility type
Medical center
Trauma level
Level I
EHR
Not stated in posting
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Active supply
Pennsylvania
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Not measured
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Work-life
Outpatient specialty center within a Level I trauma center

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  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Days, 40 hours/week
Shift type
Day shift
Inpatient / outpatient
Broad and diverse case mix including general plastic surgery, cosmetic/aesthetic, microsurgical and implant-based breast reconstruction, maxillofacial trauma, cancer and trauma reconstruction
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
3 mo ago
Last verified
4 days ago
Extraction confidence
90%
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Full description

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Outpatient Specialty Center

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Geisinger is seeking a board eligible/board certified Plastic Surgeon to join our established and growing team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a comprehensive plastic surgery practice within a high-volume, multidisciplinary environment supported by strong referral networks and system-wide resources.

Job Duties:

  • Opportunity Highlights

  • Competitive compensation package and exceptional benefits
  • Join a collaborative and experienced plastic surgery team supported by advanced practitioners, specialty nurses, and dedicated staff
  • Access to a robust reconstructive and cosmetic referral base, ensuring immediate practice growth
  • Practice within a Level I trauma center
  • Opportunities to participate in teaching, research, and program development through our integrated plastic surgery residency
  • Work within a highly integrated system featuring EPIC electronic health record

Clinical Scope

The position offers a broad and diverse case mix, including:

  • General plastic surgery
  • Cosmetic/aesthetic procedures
  • Microsurgical and implant-based breast reconstruction
  • Maxillofacial trauma
  • Cancer and trauma reconstruction

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a motivated, team-oriented plastic surgeon who:

  • Is board certified or board eligible
  • Values a broad-based plastic surgery practice
  • Has interest in program development, academic involvement, and multidisciplinary care
  • Brings a commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care

Position Details:

Wilkes‑Barre offers an appealing balance of professional opportunity and quality of life:

  • Located in northeastern Pennsylvania with convenient access to New York City and Philadelphia
  • Affordable cost of living with a variety of housing options and family-friendly neighborhoods
  • Vibrant community featuring restaurants, arts, cultural events, and local universities
  • Access to outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, biking, and waterfront activities

Education:

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

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

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.

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