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MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society

Optometry (Ithaca, NY)

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, New York, New York, us, 10261


$10,000 Starting Bonus!

Guthrie is seeking an Optometrist to support its brand new facility in Ithaca, NY!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.Guthrie Medical Group has an opening for a full-time Optometrist to join its department in Ithaca, NY.Highlights of the Position

Guthrie's Department of Ophthalmology is a highly successful, dynamic, and growing multi-specialty group with 16 Optometrists and 11 Ophthalmologists, including Cataract/Comprehensive and subspecialists in Retina, Glaucoma, Cornea, Ocular Pathology, Oculoplastic, and Pediatrics.Our highly trained Optometrists practice to the fullest scope of their licensure with their own medical and primary patient base and work closely with our ophthalmologists, co-managing both surgical and medical patients.Position will be allocated 3 exam rooms.Diagnostic testing includes Visual Fields, OCT, Fundus and Slit Lamp Photography, and Topography - dedicated diagnostic staff support ancillary testing.Position is supported by ophthalmic assistants who will provide patient work-ups, scribe, and assist with practice.Work Life Balance

Weekly hours of Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.No call requirement.Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

$10,000 Starting Bonus!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.$145,000-$170,000 salary.Career Development

Meeting time - 14 days with options for home study, with the option of converting one week into additional PTO.$3,400 annually for conference registration, certifications, and membership fees for specialty-specific medical societies.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.

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