Family Medicine - $100K Starting Bonus! - Guthrie Medical Group

Guthrie Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine physician to join its expanding practice in Ithaca, NY - multiple opportunities available.

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’re glad you are interested in joining our team. 

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

Ithaca, NY, a progressive and diverse community, is central in the Finger Lakes Region of NY and home to museums, art galleries, unique eateries and an Ivy League university.

Highlights of the opportunity

• Outpatient only practice
• Practice full spectrum Family Medicine, seeing patients from birth to geriatrics
• Build a fulfilling clinical practice within a collegial environment with supportive administration
• This position meets the criteria for the Doctor's Across New York loan repayment program.

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

Work Life Balance 

• Flexible schedules available in some locations
• Call 1:8 (phone call only)
• 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 Compensation and Benefits 

• Base salary starting at $250,000 annually 
• Starting bonus - $100,000
• Medical school loan repayment - $150,000 
• 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 
• $3,400 annually for conference registration, certifications, membership fees for specialty-specific medical societies 
• Physician mentoring and leadership training opportunities available 

Supportive Transition 

• Relocation expenses paid  
• 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 Us

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 366 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

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, Guthrie’s 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.