Orthopaedic Surgery - Total Joints - Cortland / Ithaca, NY

The best physicians and advance practice providers choose Guthrie, because of a shared commitment to our community and to each other. We’re glad you are interested in joining our team. 

Guthrie Medical Group is seeking an experienced Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon to join an established team at its Cortland/Ithaca, NY locations. Fellowship training is preferred but not a requirement. 

Highlights of the Position 

• Fellowship Training preferred, experience acceptable as well. 
• Joining an established Orthopaedic Practice with a strong referral base
• Schedule starts with 2 days OR and 3 days clinic with APP support available
• Opportunity to regionalize to Ithaca, NY for practice growth
• Clinic time negotiable between Ithaca and Cortland
• Medical School Faculty appointments available through GCSOM

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits 

• Competitive RVU model with strong, internal referral network 
• 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 
• $3,400 annually for conference registration, certifications, membership fees for specialty-specific medical societies 
• Teaching opportunities – Guthrie’s Orthopaedic Residency offers the opportunity for clinical academic appointment. 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  
• Trailing spouse 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 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.

About Guthrie 

Guthrie is a non-profit integrated health system located in north central Pennsylvania and upstate New York. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 325 physicians and 210 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. 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. 

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, a144-bed acute care facility with an attached 80-bed residential care facility, joined the Guthrie healthcare system in January 2019. For over 125 years, the people of Cortland have turned to us first for the best in medical care.

• Acute and Inpatient care
• Cancer care
• Emergency care
• Infusion services
• Labor and delivery care
• Laboratory services
• Imaging and Radiology
• Mental Health service
• Outpatient Therapy services
• Respiratory services
• Surgical services

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.?