Interventional Pain Medicine Physician | Sayre, PA (Robert Packer Hospital 

Join an established, multi-site pain medicine service line led by Chief, GMG Pain Management, Dr. Maricela C. Schnur, MD, MBA. You’ll assume a mature practice from a physician planning retirement in 2026, ensuring immediate patient demand and continuity of care. 

Highlights of the Position

Lead clinic-based care primarily at the Sayre Interventional Pain Management clinic on the Robert Packer Hospital campus, with a regional footprint supported by Guthrie’s integrated system. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary model that includes interventional procedures alongside complementary services offered across our program. Telemedicine support is available to enhance access and follow-up. 

Provide the full spectrum of interventional pain therapies aligned to your training and interests, including spine injection therapies, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation, and intrathecal drug delivery systems. You will inherit a busy panel and contribute to continued growth of an already high-demand service. 

Candidate Requirements 

Unwavering commitment to our mission of improving health through clinical excellence and compassion; every patient, every time. MD/DO with ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pain Medicine and BC/BE in Anesthesiology or PM&R. Eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure (New York eligibility preferred given Guthrie’s regional reach). Competence with fluoroscopy-guided procedures and a team-based, evidence-driven approach to care.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base compensation with incentives commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Malpractice coverage, CME support, robust retirement options, relocation assistance, and additional system benefits are included.

Work-Life Balance

Clinic-focused schedule with efficient support staff and advanced practice provider collaboration. Integrated telemedicine and regional sites reduce unnecessary travel while improving access for patients. 

Career Development

Access to a large, integrated health system with opportunities for clinical program development, quality improvement, teaching, and leadership within a rapidly growing service line led by Dr. Schnur.

Supportive Transition

A structured handoff from an experienced physician will ensure continuity of care and a smooth ramp-up, with immediate referral flow from primary care, spine care, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and oncology across the Guthrie network.

Contact Your Recruiter

Carlos Alberto - AVP, Provider Recruitment & Retention
Carlos.Alberto@guthrie.org

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About the Facility 

A 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 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 Guthrie

Guthrie 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.