Palliative Care – Advanced Practice Provider (Binghamton, NY)

Guthrie Medical Group; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & dental insurance

Paid time off

Malpractice tail coverage

403B with match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Palliative Care team. The role provides inpatient and/or outpatient palliative care, collaborating with physicians and Guthrie specialists. Focuses on relieving pain and symptoms, advance care planning, and coordinating care across services.

Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with generous PTO and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited PA or NP program.
• Ability to obtain/maintain NY and PA licenses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to support Guthrie Health System coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and/or outpatient palliative care services.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and Guthrie Specialists.
• Relieve pain and manage symptoms while coordinating care.
• Assist with advance care planning and caregiver resources.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Flexibility

Licensing (PA/NY)

Education

PA/NP program

Job description

As a Guthrie Lourdes Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will play a very important role in caring for our palliative patients while collaborating with physicians, other advanced practice providers, as well as Guthrie Specialists throughout a strong referral network.Highlights of the OpportunityOpportunity to provide inpatient and/or outpatient palliative care services as part of the Guthrie Lourdes Supportive Care & Palliative Care Practice, located at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY.Provide palliative care services while demonstrating flexibility and commitment to support coverage needs for palliative care patients throughout the Guthrie Health System.No weekends are required.No call is required.Focus is on relieving the pain and symptoms of the palliative patient and coordinating services which include advance care planning, coordinating emotional, and physical care, managing side-effects from treatment, and providing caregiver support and resources.WorkLife BalanceStandard hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Generous Paid Time Off annually, in addition to holidays and sick time

Candidate Requirements

Candidate should have unwavering commitment to our mission of improving health through clinical excellence and compassion: every patient, every time.Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.Ability to obtain/maintain a Pennsylvania and New York State license.The successful candidate will exhibit flexibility and a willingness to assist in meeting the evolving palliative care coverage needs throughout the Guthrie Health System.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Experienced and newly graduated candidates are equally welcome to apply..

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary range starting at $125,000- $135,000 depending on experience.
• Full benefits include medical, dental and disability insurance.
• Generous PTO.
• Malpractice insurance with tail.
• Guthrie Retirement Savings Plan (403B) with employer match and age-based contributions.
• Allowance for licensure fees Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and renewals.

Work-Life Balance

Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Generous Paid Time Off.

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 are paid up to $15,000 for qualified candidates (subject to applicable taxes).
• Dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie.
• Accompanying partner placement assistance available.

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 Vestal/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.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 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 NewYork 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 Guthrie

Guthrie is a fully integrated healthcare system servicing Northeast Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier region of NewYork. 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.