Guthrie Lourdes is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Guthrie Binghamton General Surgery Practice,

As a Guthrie Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant working in General Surgery, you play an integral role in assisting with the care of our surgical patients while acting as a patient advocate and collaborating with the Practice physicians and advanced practice providers, as well as Guthrie Specialists throughout the strong Guthrie Referral Network.

Highlights of the Opportunity

• Conduct initial and follow-up patient assessments in the Practice
• Provide high-quality inpatient care to post-operative and acutely ill surgical patients
• Act as a surgical first assist in the OR
• Cover call equally with other General Surgery APPs
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and treatments, and order and interpret diagnostic tests as directed by supervising surgeon
• Providing patient education and counseling

Candidate Requirements

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant New York State license
• Master's degree in nursing and completion of an accredited RNFA program, meeting specific certification requirements set forth by the National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC). OR a master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Experienced and newly graduated candidates are equally welcome to apply.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary range starting at $125,000- $140,000 depending on experience.
• Generous PTO
• Full benefits including medical dental and disability insurance.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• 403B and 457B retirements options; HSA option available.
• Reimbursement for licensure fees, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and renewals
• Relocation allowance available up to $15,000 per IRS regulations

Career Development

• CME-$2,500 for conference registration, certifications, and membership fees for specialty-specific medical societies.
• APP council and other leadership opportunities for advanced practice providers.

Supportive Transition

• Relocation expenses paid up to $15,000.00 in accordance with IRS regulations.
• Trailing spouse placement assistance available.
• Physician professional and social special interest groups available.
• Dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team available to ensure a successful employment start.  

Contact Your Recruiter

Cathy J. Hawkes - Sr. Physician Recruiter
 cathyj.hawkes@Guthrie.org

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About the Facility

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital has been serving the city of Binghamton and surrounding communities with compassionate patient care for the last 99 years. Acquired by Guthrie, a not-for-profit, integrated health care system, in early 2024, Guthrie Lourdes joins Guthrie in serving Northeast Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier region of New York with six hospitals and 76 regional offices in a 13-county catchment area. The Guthrie Healthcare team of nearly 1,000 Physicians and Advanced Practitioners provide access and care to more than 2 million patients annually.

About the Community

Located in the Southern Tier of New York State, Binghamton is in Broome County, New York, a 3-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia, and home to Binghamton University, the state of New York’s flagship public university, which has consistently ranked in the top 50 public universities in the country according to US News & World Report.  A midsize university town, the Binghamton area boasts great diversity in culture, religion and lifestyles. The area is home to an Indian Cultural Center, mosques and places of worship that are home to faiths from around the world. The community’s cost of living is 10% below the national average and is known for having nationally recognized public schools ranked in the top 500 in the country.  Known as the Carousel Capital of the world, plentiful recreation and leisure activities abound in the area such as hiking, bicycling, tennis, pickleball, skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, and fishing, all to be enjoyed in the area’s four-season climate.  In recognition of the area’s ethnic diversity, there are many excellent dining choices to enjoy, as well as minor league sporting events, opera, and theatre. For the wine connoisseur, the New York State Finger Lakes and Wine Country region is within a 1 ½ hour drive.

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.