Bariatric Medicine Physician at Guthrie Medical Group summary:
The Bariatric Medicine Physician works within a multidisciplinary team to treat obesity and related comorbidities in a 100% outpatient setting. This role is based at an established Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence with modern clinic facilities and a comprehensive support staff including surgeons, dietitians, and psychologists. The position offers competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a supportive work-life balance in a non-profit integrated health system serving the Twin Tiers region.
Work with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to the treatment of Obesity and Obesity-related comorbidities. Highlights of the Position
- New growth opportunity within Bariatrics, with excellent support from administration
- 100% Outpatient Bariatric Practice
- Established practice/clinic - over ten years old.
- Fully staffed support team - Practice includes Bariatricians, Bariatric Surgeon, Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Fitness Specialist, Clinical Psychologist, Practice Manager, Program Coordinators, dedicated nursing staff, and additional team members
- Emphasis on multidisciplinary team approach to patient care
- Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, with full accreditation as an MBSAQIP comprehensive center
- Free-standing and modern clinic facilities, with several Body Composition Analysis scales on site - Bioelectric Impedance Inbody
- Multi-specialty Integrated Healthcare System
- Robust EHR (Epic 10-Star health system, top 1% of Epic organizations)
- Candidate must be BE/BC with the American Board of Obesity Medicine
Work Life Balance
- Advanced practice provider support within the clinic setting
- Generous Paid Time Off annually, in addition to holidays and sick time
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits
- Above average compensation package
- Full benefits including medical, dental and disability insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Guthrie Retirement Savings Plan (403B) with employer match and age-based contributions
- Allowance for 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
Career Development
- Meeting time 14 days with options for home study with option of converting one week into additional PTO.
- Annual allowance for conference registration, certifications, membership fees for specialty-specific medical societies
- Teaching opportunities Guthrie s seven residency and three 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.
- Physician mentoring and leadership training opportunities available
Supportive Transition
- Relocation expenses paid
- Accompanying partner placement assistance available
- Physician professional and social special interest groups
- Dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie
About Us
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 and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care 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.
Keywords:
bariatric medicine, obesity treatment, multidisciplinary healthcare, outpatient clinic, bariatric surgery, patient care, chronic disease management, medical education, integrated health system, compassionate care