Orthopedic - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Guthrie Lourdes - Binghamton, NY

Guthrie Lourdes is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Guthrie Binghamton Pennsylvania Avenue-Orthopedics team.            

As a Guthrie Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you play an important role in caring for our patients while acting as a patient advocate and collaborating with physicians and advanced practice providers, as well as Guthrie Specialists throughout the strong referral Network.  

Highlights of the Position

• Responsibilities
  • A full time fast-paced position that includes clinical outpatient assessments, initial and follow-ups, inpatient rounding and surgical assists in the OR. 
  • Implementing treatment plans at the direction of orthopedic surgeon. 
  • Prescribing medications and treatments. 
  • Providing patient education and counseling.
  • First call shared equally among all APPs in the practice. 
  • Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. 

• Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive Salary range starting at $115,000, depending on experience.
  • Paid Call coverage shared equally with other APPs in the Practice.  
  • Full benefits including medical, dental and disability insurance.
  • Malpractice insurance including tail.
  • Guthrie retirement savings plan (403B) with employer match and age-based contribution.
  • Allowance for licensure fees, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and renewals.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.

• Qualifications
  • Current license in New York State.
  • Master's degree in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program. Certification as a RNFA required for Nurse Practitioner candidates.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask. 

At Guthrie you can work in an environment that is supportive both professionally and personally. 

• 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.
  • 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.  

We're glad you are interested in joining our team! 

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 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 ranked in the top 500 in the country.  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.