General Surgery - Advanced Practitioner (Binghamton, NY)

Position Overview Guthrie Lourdes is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Guthrie Binghamton General Surgery Practice. As a Guthrie Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant working in General Surgery, you play an integral role in assisting with the care of our surgical patients while acting as a patient advocate and collaborating with the Practice physicians and advanced practice providers, as well as Guthrie Specialists throughout the strong Guthrie Referral Network. Responsibilities Conduct initial and follow-up patient assessments in the Practice Provide high-quality inpatient care to post-operative and acutely ill surgical patients Act as a surgical first assist in the OR Cover call equally with other General Surgery APPs Order and interpret diagnostic tests Prescribe medications and treatments, and order and interpret diagnostic tests as directed by supervising surgeon Providing patient education and counseling Candidate Requirements Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant New York State license Master's degree in nursing and completion of an accredited RNFA program, meeting specific certification requirements set forth by the National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC) OR a master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask Experienced and newly graduated candidates are equally welcome to apply Compensation and Benefits Competitive Salary range starting at $125,000- $140,000 depending on experience Generous PTO Full benefits including medical, dental and disability insurance Malpractice insurance with tail coverage 403B and 457B retirements options; HSA option available Reimbursement for licensure fees, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and renewals Relocation allowance available up to $15,000 per IRS regulations 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 Supportive Transition: relocation expenses paid up to $15,000.00 in accordance with IRS regulations Trailing spouse placement assistance available Physician professional and social special interest groups available Dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team available to ensure a successful employment start Contact Contact Your Recruiter: Cathy J Hawkes ‑ Sr Physician Recruiter View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr