Heart Failure Specialist - Medical Director - Sayre, PA

The Guthrie Clinic; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Heart Failure Specialist to lead their Advanced Heart Failure program. This role offers high growth potential in a low-competition area, with a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive compensation package, teaching opportunities, and the chance to work within a robust clinical research program. With a commitment to quality care in a supportive community, this position promises meaningful job satisfaction and personal growth, making it a perfect opportunity for dedicated healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Student Loan Repayment

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

Malpractice insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Conference registration allowance

Teaching opportunities

Physician mentoring

Onboarding support

Partner placement assistance

Qualifications

• Must possess an MD or DO degree and be board certified in Cardiology.
• Experience in clinical research and teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Advanced Heart Failure program with a focus on patient care.
• Participate in teaching opportunities and clinical research.

Skills

Cardiology

Patient Care

Clinical Research

Teaching

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certification in Cardiology

Job description

Heart Failure Specialist - Medical Director - Sayre, PA

Excellent career opportunity for motivated practitioner to build our Advanced Heart Failure program.

Highlights of the Position

• High growth potential low competition
• Schedule flexibility to support work-life balance
• 1:13 general cardiology call requirement (only 4 weekends per year!)
• Competitive compensation and low cost of living
• Teaching opportunities available with Guthrie's Cardiovascular Fellowship and Internal Medicine Residency programs
• Robust clinical research program

Work Life Balance

• Comfortable general cardiology call rotation
• Generous Paid Time Off annually in addition to holidays and sick time

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive RVU model with strong internal referral network
• $150k Student Loan Repayment
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Malpractice insurance including tail coverage
• Guthrie Retirement Savings Plan (403B) with employer match and age-based contributions
• Allowance for primary 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
• Meeting time - 14 days with options for home study
• $3,400 annually for conference registration, certifications, membership fees for specialty-specific medical societies
• Teaching opportunities - Guthrie's residency and fellowship programs offer the opportunity for clinical academic appointments. The successful candidate also has the potential to participate in medical student education. Guthrie is a regional campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
• Our General Cardiology Fellowship is a three-year program with 6 Fellows
• Physician mentoring and leadership training opportunities available

Supportive Transition

• Accompanying partner placement assistance available
• Early childhood learning center with dedicated spots for Guthrie employees
• Physician professional and social special interest groups
• Dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie

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.

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.

Location:
Sayre, PA

Opportunity ID:
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Contact Name:
Krisi VanTassel

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Come Here and Live

Guthrie offers health professionals more than just a career—it provides an opportunity for meaningful job satisfaction and personal growth. With competitive compensation, excellent medical resources, and a focus on mentoring and innovation, Guthrie combines professional excellence with a supportive environment. Outside of work, it delivers an exceptional quality of life in a community that feels like home.