Optometry (Corning, NY)

Guthrie is seeking an Optometrist to join our robust team in Corning, NY.

About the Role

• Well-established Specialty Eye Care Clinic serving a 12-county region in North Central PA and the Southern Tier of NY
• Creative and flexible schedules available to support work-life balance
• Productivity pay model enabling higher earning potential
• Practice to the fullest scope of licensure with your own medical and primary patient base
• Close collaboration with 11 Ophthalmologists co-managing both surgical and medical patients
• Diagnostic testing includes Visual Fields, OCT, Fundus and Slit Lamp Photography, and Topography—dedicated staff support ancillary testing
• Supported by ophthalmic assistants who provide patient work-ups, scribe, and assist with practice

Schedule

• Weekly hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• No call requirement

Pay

• $25,000 starting bonus
• Starting salary: $145,000–$170,000

Benefits

• Full benefits including medical, dental, and disability insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• 403B and 457B retirement options; HSA option
• Allowance for licensure fees, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate, and renewals
• $15,000 referral bonus for referring a physician hired full-time
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) time and money allowances
• Relocation expenses paid up to $15,000 in accordance with IRS regulations
• Trailing spouse placement assistance available

Career Development

• Teaching opportunities through Guthrie’s 12 residency and fellowship programs, including potential for clinical academic appointments
• Opportunity to participate in medical student education (Guthrie is a regional campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine)
• Supportive transition with a dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team
• Physician professional and social special interest groups

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.

About the Community

Home to 10,500 residents, Corning has been described as one of "America's best small towns." Historic Market Street in Corning's Gaffer District features over one hundred boutique shops, bakeries, art galleries, craft beverage producers, and farm-to-table restaurants. The Gaffer District hosts unique seasonal events such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass, Upstate New York's only Smithsonian Affiliate, offers live glassblowing shows and demonstrations. The Rockwell Museum holds a world-class collection of Western and contemporary Native American Art and rotating exhibits.