Palliative Care - Chief of Palliative Care

Location: Sayre, PA (18840)
Company: Guthrie Medical Group
Salary: $2,400
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: 18 days ago
Reposted: 4 days ago

Guthrie Clinic, a non-profit, physician-led, integrated health care delivery system is seeking candidates for a BC/BE Palliative Care Physician to lead their program.

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.

Were glad you are interested in joining our team.

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

Highlights of the opportunity

  • Guthrie Medical Group is looking for a physician with a strong desire to join, lead and grow its Palliative Care division
  • This department will lie within Department of Medicine and support the Oncology service line as well
  • Based within the main campus in Sayre, PA with regionalization as the program develops
  • This is an inpatient practice, with the development of an outpatient program
  • 90% of consultations are medical, 10% are surgical
  • There are 2 Nurse Practitioners, 1 Physician and 1 Social Worker who are dedicated to the division

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Kerry Hitchcock at kerry.hitchcock@guthrie.org or 607-725-8308.

Work Life Balance

  • Standard hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with rotating call amongst Hem/Onc department

  • Generous Paid Time Off annually, in addition to holidays and sick time

Dedication to Quality Patient Care

  • Robust EHR ( Epic 10-Star health system, top 1% of Epic organizations )
  • Easy access to Guthrie Specialists
  • All locations accredited Patient Centered Medical Home under the NCQA standards
  • Care Coordinators (RN) available at all locations to care for high-risk patients and provide education

Comprehensive C ompensation and B enefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Full benefits including medical, dental and disability insurance
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Guthrie Retirement Savings Plan (403B) with employer match and age-based contributions
  • 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

  • Meeting time - 14 days with options for home study
  • $2,400 annually for conference registration, certifications, membership fees for specialty-specific medical societies
  • Provider mentoring and leadership training opportunities available

Supportive Transition

  • Relocation expenses paid
  • Trailing spouse placement assistance available
  • Provider professional and social special interest groups
  • Dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie



Web Reference : AJF/556459237-33
Posted Date : Mon, 15 Apr 2024

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