Geriatric Medicine - Post Acute Care, Sayre, PA - $300k salary

Geriatric Medicine - Valley area

Guthrie is seeking a motivated Physician - Geriatrician/Family Medicine/Internal Medicine, with a passion for providing primary care to patients in affiliated, off-site, post acute care settings in Sayre and Athens, PA along with Waverly, Owego, Big Flats and Corning, NY.

The ideal candidate for this is one who seeks to impact the care and comfort of our aging population while building meaningful relationships with the residents and their families and the health care providers who are responsible for their care. 

Excellent physicians and advanced practitioners choose Guthrie because of a shared commitment to our community and to each other. The Guthrie Clinic was founded on the principle that people in small towns deserve the same access to high quality medical care as those in big cities. Non-profit and physician-led, we deliver on that promise through an integrated health care delivery system caring for patients across the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our focus on our patients and quality care has never wavered.  

We are glad you are interested in joining our team.

At Guthrie you can work in an environment that is supportive both professionally and personally. 

Work Life Balance 

• Flexible schedules are available in some locations
• Generous Paid Time Off annually, in addition to holidays and sick time 
• Call is 1:5

Dedication to Quality Patient Care

• Provide preventative and primary care for patients in assigned long term care facilities
• Practice full-spectrum Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Gerontological care under the Medical Directorship of a Guthrie employed Physician
• Opportunity for a mixed model practice to include Outpatient, Inpatient or Long Term Care based on candidate preference
• Work with larger network of primary care physicians to provide the best care possible for residents
• Strong support from a growing team based program with multiple physicians and APPs in each facility
• Collaborate with the nursing staff and the patients' families
• Work with the facility's various quality improvement teams

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits 

• Annual salary $300,000  
• Medical school loan repayment - $150,000 
• Medical Directorship certificate cost covered
• Full benefits including medical, dental and disability insurance 

• Malpractice insurance  
• Guthrie Retirement Savings Plan 403B and 457B options; HSA options available 
• Allowance for licensure fees, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate, and renewals 
• $10,000 referral bonus if you refer a physician that we hire on a full-time basis 

Career Development 

• Competitive Continuing Medical Education time and allowance
• Physician mentoring and leadership training opportunities available 
• Teaching opportunities available - Family Medicine & Internal Medicine residencies
• Guthries Robert Packer Hospital Medical Education Department offers residency programs in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics and General Surgery; fellowships in GI, Cardiology, Hem/Onc, Endocrinology and Pulmonary/Critical Care. Medical student training is provided for students from affiliated medical schools. 

Supportive Transition 

• Relocation expenses paid up to $15,000 in accordance with IRS regulations 
• Accompanying partner placement assistance available 
• Physician professional and social special interest groups  
• Dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie 

About the Area

This region offers breathtaking natural beauty and provides a quiet, safe environment for families with beautiful homes and neighborhoods. With plenty of cultural and sports activities of its own, Guthries central location affords the benefits of dining, shopping, culture and recreation in small cities and communities, with easy access to big cities like New York and Philadelphia.