Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician
At a glance
Internal Medicine Physician role at Guthrie Medical Group. Sayre, PA · full-time · $275,000–$310,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Provide preventive and primary care to patients in assigned long-term care facilities
- Deliver internal medicine, family medicine or gerontological care under a Guthrie physician’s medical direction
- Coordinate resident care with primary care physicians, nursing staff and patients’ families
- Work with facility quality improvement teams to improve care for residents
What you bring
- You are board certified or board eligible in geriatrics
Who this fits
This role suits a geriatrician focused on primary care for older adults in post-acute and long-term care settings. Work spans facilities in Sayre and Athens, PA, and several communities in NY; the call rotation is 1:5. An optional medical directorship and a mix of outpatient, inpatient or long-term care work are available.
From the employer
Guthrie is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Geriatrician dedicated to delivering comprehensive primary care services to off-site, post-acute care settings in Sayre and Athens, PA as well as Waverly, Owego, Big Flats and Corning, NY. This position offers the opportunity for a Medical Directorship.
The ideal candidate for this position is one who seeks to impact the care and comfort of an aging population while building meaningful relationships with residents and their families, and health care providers responsible for their care.
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 the candidate preference.
- Work with a 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.
- Collaborative work with nursing staff and patients' families.
- Work in partnership with the facility's various quality improvement teams.
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary range of $275,000 - $310,000.
- Medical school loan repayment of $150,000.
- Medical Directorship certificate cost reimbursed.
- Full benefits include medical, dental and disability insurance.
- Malpractice insurance with tail.
- Guthrie Retirement Savings Plan 403B and 457B options; HSA options available.
- Allowance for licensure fees, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate, and renewals.
Career Development
- Competitive Continuing Medical Education time and allowance.
- Physician mentoring and leadership training opportunities available.
- Teaching opportunities available - Family Medicine & Internal Medicine residencies.
Supportive Transition
- Relocation expenses paid up to $15,000 in accordance with IRS regulations.
- Accompanying partner placement assistance is available.
- Dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie.
About the Community
Located on the Pennsylvania and New York border, Sayre is part of the larger community known as the Penn-York Valley or simply "The Valley." The other communities comprise Athens, PA, South Waverly, PA, and Waverly, NY. The combined population of these communities is 35,000. The Valley offers scenic countryside and rural living with easy access to larger areas such as Corning, NY, Ithaca, NY, and Binghamton, NY. I-86 is only minutes away and offers a direct route to Elmira and Binghamton, NY airports.
About the FacilityA 254-bed tertiary care referral center, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, has received numerous national awards for the high-quality care it provides to patients. The hospital is the region's only Level I Trauma Center, accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation, and is served by Guthrie Air, a regional aeromedical helicopter program. Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital offers a full range of diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including:
Guthrie Breast Care Center
Guthrie Cancer Center
Guthrie Cardiac and Vascular Center
Guthrie Musculoskeletal Services
Guthrie Imaging Services
Guthrie Specialty Eye Care
Guthrie Surgical Services
Guthrie Weight Loss Center
Level I Trauma Center
Medical/surgical and intensive care services
About GuthrieGuthrie is a fully integrated healthcare system servicing Northeast Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier region of New York. With six hospitals and 76 regional offices in a 13-county catchment area, our team of nearly 1,000 Physicians and Advanced Practitioners provides more than 2 million patient visits annually.