General Surgeon
About the job
Job Title: General Surgeon
Location: Chambersburg, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
WellSpan Health is seeking a skilled, team-oriented General Surgeon (BE/BC) to join our established surgical team in Chambersburg, PA. This full-time opportunity offers a balanced mix of operative and clinic time, strong physician collaboration, and access to advanced technology - including a robust robotic surgery program.
Scope of Practice – Bread & Butter General Surgery - This position supports a broad mix of general surgery, including:
Surgical Procedures
- Hernia repairs
- Cholecystectomy
- Breast tumor excision
- Abdominal and thyroid surgeries
- Hernia repairs
- Colonoscopy
First in Class Benefits
- Parental Leave up to 4 weeks
- 6 weeks STO
- Competitive compensation and incentive plan
- Employer paid benefits that include relocation expenses, malpractice coverage including tail and dedicated help for caregivers via Wellthy.
What Sets Us Apart
- Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 – a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
- WellSpan Health has once again been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization for its efforts to promote the wellbeing of its team members through targeted initiatives and programs that reduce burnout and stressors in the workplace
- WellSpan Well-being : We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Discover Your Dream Location:
Chambersburg, PA
- Offers a suburban feel, good public schools, and access to healthcare, parks, and libraries, while being close to major highways for commuting.
- Capitol Theatre Center – Historic venue for movies and live performances
- Outdoor Recreation- Near Caledonia State Park and Michaux State Forest for hiking, camping, and fishing.
Confidentially Connect with Our Recruiter:
Name: Erin Smith
Email: esmith24@wellspan.org
Phone: (717) 812-5606
Website: www.joinwellspan.org
Qualifications
Minimum Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required or
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required
Licenses
- Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
- Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training
- Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. Upon Hire Required and
- Completion of a Surgery residency. Upon Hire Required and
- Must qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of the Hospital. Upon Hire Required
From WellSpan Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About WellSpan Health
WellSpan Health is a health system based in York, Pennsylvania, with hospitals, clinics, behavioral health and home care across central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
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