General Surgeon | Penn State Health

Penn State Health is seeking a skilled and dedicated General Surgeon to join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals. The General Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical care to patients, contributing to our mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

What we’re offering

• Selected candidate will join a team of 3 General Surgeons and 15 APPs
• 1:4 call coverage, APPs take 1st call
• Community based surgical practice in a tertiary care center
• Experienced colleagues and collaborative leadership

Requirements

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• Completion of accredited training program
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• BC/BE General Surgery
• Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates

Community

• Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small town rural/suburban communities which affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg Symphony, museums, farmers markets and fine dining.
• For the outdoor enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking - Appalachian Trail and many other trails, biking, boating/rowing - Susquehanna River, skiing, and hunting - surrounded by state game lands.
• Excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 20% in the state.

About Penn State Health

Located in Central Pennsylvania, the Penn State Health system offers inviting and safe communities to live, work, play, and learn. The surrounding neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. The area is rich in history and offers all the beautiful inspiration of the four seasons. You’ll discover numerous opportunities for day trips, local adventures, outdoor and indoor activities. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Nearby airports and Amtrak stations along with close proximity to major interstates make living in Central Pennsylvania convenient and fulfilling from both professional and personal perspectives.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.