Anesthesiologist
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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.
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
mascaro@geisinger.edu
jobs.geisinger.org
Position Details
Education
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
Experience
— (not specified)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
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, from senior management on down, 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.
We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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