Physician Assistant - Outpatient Gastroenterology (Cortland, NY)

Outpatient GI APP | Competitive Base + Incentive Opportunity | Full Benefits | Cortland, NY

Highlights of the Position

• Located at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center in Cortland, NY, this Advanced Practice Provider role is 100% ambulatory

• Provide evaluation and management for adult patients with common GI conditions, support longitudinal IBD and hepatology follow-up, optimize medication therapy, coordinate care, and deliver pre-/post-procedure education

• You will collaborate closely with gastroenterologists, fellow APPs, RNs, and clinic leadership within an integrated multi-specialty system

• Expect clear workflows, access to specialty resources, and a culture centered on clinical excellence and compassion-every patient, every time.

Candidate Requirements

• Commitment to Guthrie's mission: improving health through clinical excellence and compassion-every patient, every time

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with current national certification

• Eligible for New York licensure, prescriptive authority, and DEA. Current BLS required (ACLS preferred).

• GI or internal medicine experience is preferred; highly motivated new graduates with strong adult medicine rotations and a clear interest in GI will be considered

• Success in this role requires excellent patient education, interprofessional teamwork, EMR documentation proficiency, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary with incentive opportunity; comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life coverage; generous retirement plan with employer contributions; malpractice coverage with tail; CME time and allowance; licensure/DEA reimbursement; paid time off; and relocation assistance

• A streamlined onboarding and credentialing process supports a confident start

• Relocation Assistance

Work-Life Balance

• Primarily weekday, daytime clinic with a predictable schedule in a supportive, team-based environment

• Cortland offers affordable living and quick access to Syracuse, Ithaca, and the Finger Lakes-ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Career Development

• Structured APP onboarding and GI-specific precepting, ongoing CME support, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and opportunities for committee and leadership involvement across our integrated system.

Supportive Transition

• Dedicated orientation, collaborative physician partners, efficient clinic workflows, and responsive practice leadership ensure a smooth transition and long-term success.

Excellent physicians and advanced practitioners choose Guthrie because of a shared commitment to our community and 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 healthcare delivery system caring for patients across the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our focus on our patients and quality care has always remained strong.

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

About the Facility:

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center , a 162-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

About the Community:

Cortland, NY, is a city of 17,556 and home to a quaint downtown with a collection of attractions, restaurants, accommodations, and recreational activities. Cortland County is the Eastern Gateway to the Finger Lakes Region and is located midway between Syracuse to the north and Binghamton to the south. This area is home to two centers of higher learning, SUNY Cortland and Tompkins Cortland Community College.

About Guthrie:

Guthrie is a fully integrated healthcare system servicing Northeast Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier region of New York. With six hospitals and 76 regional offices in a 13-county catchment area, our team of nearly 1,000 Physicians and Advanced Practitioners provides more than 2 million patient visits annually.