Pennsylvania Orthopedic Surgery

Opportunity to join a well-established group of six orthopaedic surgeons with a very strong regional reputation - to be based full-time in Berwick.

The group consists of sub-specialists in spine, sports medicine and joint replacement surgery. General ortho call is 1:6 nights. The qualified candidate would be employed by the group, potentially offered partnership after 1 year of practice and would be based full-time in Berwick. The group owns two diagnostic imaging centers, several physical therapy clinics and is invested in a local surgery center.

This community is located just southwest of Wilkes-Barre, near the Pocono Mountains and within 1.5-2 hrs of NYC and Philadelphia.

The city pop. of Berwick is 20,000 with our Hospital Center (licensed for 144 beds) serving an area pop. of 75,000.

This area offers a stable local economy with a friendly and safe environment.

The northeastern Penn. area also offers numerous entertainment options, including major amphitheaters, minor league baseball and hockey teams and outstanding outdoor recreation on the scenic Susquehanna River and the famous Pocono ski resort.

There are 6 universities within 45 minutes of Berwick.

Excellent comprehensive recruitment package including but not limited to:

cash collections guarantee/employment

CME

relocation

marketing

potential medical education debt assistance

potential commencement bonus

residency stipends available

From its founding in 1905, our Hospital Center has played an integral role in the life of the community it serves. Today, this translates into a 101-bed, acute care facility, 240 long-term care beds in the Retirement Village Nursing Home, and a staff that prides itself in the complete continuum of care it provides, including a variety of highly services. Distinctive programs include specialized obstetric and gynecological services, oncology, advanced diagnostic imaging, same-day and laser surgery, balance testing and rehabilitation, and pain management. Outreach services are provided through our Hospital Center Home Health Care, the Cardiopulmonary Treatment Center, a rehabilitation services department, occupational health services, 24-hour emergency services, patient and community education and hospice.

Accepts J1s: No