Neurosurgeon (Sayre, PA)

Join Guthrie’s growing neurosurgery team at our Sayre, PA flagship location. This is a comprehensive clinical practice that includes spine, cranial, and general neurosurgery. You will join two established neurosurgeons, with the support of one dedicated APP. The position offers a full-spectrum practice with a call schedule of 1:3.

Highlights of the Position

• Join a collegial neurosurgery team at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, a level 1 Trauma Center
• Comprehensive clinical practice including spine, cranial, and general neurosurgery.
• Collaborate with two established neurosurgeons, supported by one experienced Advance Practice Provider.
• Call schedule 1:3, shared equally among the team.

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurosurgery.
• Commitment to Guthrie’s mission of “Every patient. Every Time.”
• Strong focus on clinical excellence and compassionate care. 

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary with transition to RVU model with strong internal referral network.
• Financial support for candidates wishing to pursue or currently in the process of completing a fellowship.
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Malpractice insurance.
• 403(B) and 457(B) retirement options; HAS option.
• Allowance for licensure fees Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and renewals.

Work-Life Balance

• Call shared equally at 1:3
• Predictable clinic and OR scheduling to support professional and personal balance.
• Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy the Finger Lakes Region.
• Dedicated CME days and allowance to support ongoing growth.
• Robust physician wellness resources, including peer support and counseling services.

Career Development

• CME time and reimbursement allowances
• Teaching opportunities with Guthrie’s Residents and Fellows
• Physician mentoring and leadership training opportunities available.

Supportive Transition

• Relocation expenses paid up to $15,000
• Accompanying partner placement assistance available
• Provider professional and social special interest groups
• Dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie 

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit and practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of nearly 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 13 counties.

Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Critical Care, Endocrinology and Hematology/Oncology Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Guthrie Physicians and Advanced Practitioners provide more than 2 million patient visits per year to enhance the health and well-being of those we serve within an environment of compassion, learning, and discovery. 

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.