Job Description

Location:

Geisinger Healthplex State College

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

YesTrained 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.

Job Duties:

Anesthesiology Opportunity

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital | Central Pennsylvania

Located in beautiful central Pennsylvania, Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is a 123‑bed community facility offering an excellent balance of clinical variety and lifestyle flexibility.

Practice Environment

• 6 operating rooms
• 3 endoscopy suites
• 1 OB suite
• Case mix includes:
  • 35% General Surgery
  • 25% Gastroenterology
  • 25% Orthopedics/Podiatry
  • 15% Gynecology/Obstetrics

This opportunity is ideal for anesthesiologists seeking a manageable case mix in a close‑knit, supportive practice setting.

• 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 additional pre‑tax funds up to IRS limits
  • Funds roll over annually and remain yours even if you leave Geisinger
  • Investment options available once your balance reaches $2,000 (via Charles Schwab)
• Dental: Basic or Enhanced coverage, including orthodontics under the 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) 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
• 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 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.com membership for dependent and family care
• 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

Lewistown offers the charm of a small‑town community with easy access to surrounding cities:

• Less than 1 hour from Harrisburg
• 30 minutes from State College, home to Penn State University
• Amtrak station in town with service to Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Boston
• Convenient airport access via State College and Harrisburg

Live in State College, Work in Lewistown

State College is consistently ranked among the top college towns in America. Home to Penn State University, it offers a vibrant downtown, arts and entertainment, Big Ten sports, family activities, and a wide variety of dining and nightlife—all while maintaining a welcoming small‑town feel.

About Geisinger

Geisinger is one of the nation’s most innovative health systems, serving more than 1.5 million patients across Pennsylvania. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 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 positive annual economic impact statewide.

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 Practice

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.