General Surgery (Inpatient) - Advanced Practitioner (Sayre, PA)

The Guthrie Clinic; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider to join their dynamic surgical team in Sayre, PA. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality inpatient care, focusing on collaborative, patient-centered approaches alongside surgical residents and attending physicians. With no call or overnight shifts required, this role emphasizes a supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits, including competitive salary, medical coverage, and professional development allowances. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Penn-York Valley.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Malpractice Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Licensure Fee Allowance

Conference Registration Allowance

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in inpatient or surgical settings preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality inpatient care to surgical patients.
• Collaborate with surgical residents and attendings.
• Assist with daily patient rounds and clinical assessments.

Skills

Inpatient Care

Post-operative Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Current NP or PA Licensure in Pennsylvania

National Certification (e.g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA)

Tools

BLS/ACLS Certification

Job description

General Surgery (Inpatient) - Advanced Practitioner (Sayre, PA)

The Guthrie Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA)—to join our dynamic General Surgery/Surgical Oncology inpatient team. This is a full-time, no-call position focused on collaborative, patient-centered care alongside surgical residents and attending physicians.

Highlights of the Position

• Provide high-quality inpatient care to post-operative and acutely ill surgical patients on the General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Colorectal, HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary), and Endocrine Surgery services.
• No call or overnight shifts required
• Collaborate closely with surgical residents and attendings as an integral part of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Support and enhance patient care during times when residents are in the operating room or participating in protected educational activities.
• Assist with:
  • Daily patient rounds and clinical assessments
  • Progress notes, admission and discharge documentation
  • Discharge planning and coordination with case management and social work
• Act as a clinical resource for residents and other team members regarding routine post-operative care and inpatient management.
• Communicate and coordinate with outpatient surgical APPs to ensure continuity of care and appropriate post-discharge follow-up.
• Interface with consulting services and ancillary departments to support comprehensive inpatient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team-based problem solving.

Candidate Requirements

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate in Pennsylvania
• National certification as an NP or PA (e.g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA).
• At least 1 year of experience in an inpatient, surgical, or hospital medicine setting strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with post-operative management and complex surgical patients is highly desirable.
• BLS/ACLS certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $115K to $130K
• Full benefits include medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Malpractice Insurance provided with 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.
• Meeting time - 7 days with options for home study
• $1,700 annually for conference registration, certifications, and membership fees for specialty-specific medical societies
• Work closely with surgical trainees and faculty in an academic or hybrid model

Supportive Transition

• Accompanying partner placement assistance is available.
• Professional and social special interest groups
• Dedicated onboarding specialist and provider services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie

Stefano Ringer -Sr. Physician Recruiter
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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.

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Sayre, PA

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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, Orthopaedic Surgery and Pharmacy Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Critical Care and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Guthrie Physicians and Advanced Practitioners provide more than 1 million patient visits per year to enhance the health and well-being of those we serve within an environment of compassion, learning, and discovery

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.