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Bariatric Medicine Physician Opportunity at Guthrie Medical Group - Sayre, PA

Guthrie Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Bariatrician to join our thriving Weight Loss Center in Sayre, PA. This position is ideal for a dedicated physician looking to contribute to a multidisciplinary team approach in the treatment of obesity and its related comorbidities. We welcome H1-B Visa applicants and offer a collaborative, supportive environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

Why Join Guthrie’s Weight Loss Center?

• Leadership in Obesity Medicine: Work under the leadership of Dr. Verlyn Warrington, our Director of Obesity Medicine, who was recently honored with the Dr. William H. McCarthy Clinician of the Year Award by the Obesity Medicine Association for her significant contributions to the field.
• Established and Growing Practice: Join a well-established practice with over ten years of success and strong administrative support, providing a great opportunity for growth within the field of Bariatrics.
• Multidisciplinary Team Approach: Be part of a comprehensive team that includes Bariatricians, a Bariatric Surgeon, Dietitians, a Certified Diabetes Educator, a Certified Fitness Specialist, Clinical Psychologists, and more, all dedicated to patient-centered care.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Enjoy working in modern, free-standing clinic facilities equipped with advanced Body Composition Analysis scales (Bioelectric Impedance Inbody) and a full suite of resources to support patient care.
• Center of Excellence: Proudly part of a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, fully accredited as an MBSAQIP comprehensive center.

Position Highlights:

• 100% Outpatient Role: Focus entirely on outpatient care within our Bariatric practice.
• Supportive Work Environment: Benefit from a fully staffed support team and advanced practice provider support within the clinic.
• Robust Technology: Utilize our top-tier EHR (Epic 10-Star health system), recognized in the top 1% of Epic organizations globally.
• Board Certification Requirement: Candidate must be BE/BC with the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

Work-Life Balance:

• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a hybrid schedule that supports remote work and on-site collaboration. 
• Flexible Scheduling: Experience a supportive work environment that promotes a balanced lifestyle.
• Generous Time Off: Receive ample paid time off, in addition to holidays and sick time, with the option to convert part of your meeting time into additional PTO.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy an above-average compensation package that reflects your role’s importance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full suite of benefits, including health, dental, and disability insurance, plus malpractice coverage.
• Retirement Savings: 403B and 457B retirement options, HSA option
• Professional Allowances: Receive allowances for licensure, DEA certificates, and renewals.

Career Development:

• Continuing Education: CME time and money allowances provided
• Academic Opportunities: Engage in teaching with Guthrie’s residency and fellowship programs and potential involvement in medical student education.
• Leadership Training: Access physician mentoring and leadership development programs to further your career.

Supportive Transition:

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $15k in relocation bonuses for qualifying candidates to help make your move smoother.
• Partner Placement Support: Accompanying partner placement assistance available.
• Professional Networking: Join physician professional and social special interest groups.
• Dedicated Onboarding: Benefit from a dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team to ensure a successful start.

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.