Pediatric Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner at Guthrie Medical Group

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.

To start the conversation and learn more about Guthrie email, call or text Kerry Hitchcock, Physician and APP Recruiter, Guthrie Medical Group. kerry.hitchcock@guthrie.org or call at 607.725.8308 (cell).

Highlights of the Position

• Coordinate medical management of newborns at the First Impressions Birthing Center as part of a multidisciplinary team, including family medicine residents and providers, OB/GYN providers, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff. This is most of the clinical work of pediatrics at Robert Packer Hospital (RPH).
• Manage inpatients on the pediatric service at RPH from admission to discharge in collaboration with family medicine residents
• Provide Emergency Room consults for children in collaboration with family medicine residents when needed.
• Provide pediatric consults on surgical services and medical specialty services patients when needed.
• Partner with nursing staff leadership and nurse educators to promote ongoing training to support competencies needed for the management of newborn and pediatric patients at RPH.
• Work within a team of 4 dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and collaborate with Guthrie Pediatricians
• Ongoing professional and clinical training available
• Part of a physician led multi-specialty group practice with a fully integrated inpatient/outpatient EHR
• Robust EHR used in all areas (EPIC 10-Star health system, top 1% of EPIC Organizations)

Position Qualifications

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) preferred, but Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) will be considered
• Experience in a primary care or pediatrics setting preferred, new grads will be considered

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

• Above industry average salary and bonus structure
• Full benefits including medical, dental and disability insurance
• Malpractice/Liability insurance including tail coverage
• Guthrie retirement savings plan (403-B) 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 – 7 days with options for home study
• $1,700 annually for conference registration, certifications, membership fees for specialty specific medical societies
• Teaching opportunities –The successful candidate also has the potential to participate in the medical student education. Guthrie is a regional campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
• Physician mentoring and leadership training opportunities available

Supportive Transition

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