Rheumatology – Academic Setting – Pennsylvania

Established, referral‑rich practice with the infrastructure of a major academic medical center 

Highlights of the Position

  • Outpatient-focused weekday schedule with flexible options
  • General rheumatology practice with opportunity to grow clinical focus  
  • On-site infusion and prior authorization / pharmacy support  
  • No hospital call – phone availability only
  • Teaching opportunities with Guthrie’s IM residency program
  • Starting base salary $299,217–$343,874 commensurate with experience  
  • Balanced schedule with flexibility and strong work-life balance
  • Clinical research participation through the Donald Guthrie Foundation, an international leader in ethical, high-impact research proudly holding full AAHRPP accreditation 

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary range $299,217–$343,874
  • Paid relocation up to $15K  
  • $15,000 bonus if you refer a physician to Guthrie who joins full time
  • Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability and life insurance
  • Malpractice insurance, including tail coverage
  • Guthrie 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Allowance for primary licensure / DEA fees and renewals 

Work Life Balance

  • Generous paid time off in addition to 8 Guthrie holidays plus sick time
  • Traditional work week with limited call  
  • Affordable living  
  • Easy access to NYC, Philadelphia, and Rochester
  • Career development opportunities
  • CME time and allowance  
  • Teaching opportunities with Guthrie’s residency and fellowship programs
  • Physician mentoring and leadership opportunities available 

Supportive Transition

  • Accompanying partner placement assistance available
  • Established professional and social interest groups for physicians  
  • Dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie 

Contact Your Recruiter

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Krisi VanTassel - Sr. Physician Recruiter
krisi.vantassel@guthrie.org

570-887-5203

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.

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Zip
18840
Location:
Sayre, PA
Opportunity ID:
KVT_Rheum_Sayre
Contact Name:
Krisi VanTassel
Contact Title:
Senior Recruiter
Contact Email:
krisi.vantassel@guthrie.org