Guthrie Clinic is recruiting a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join its primary care team in Ithaca, New York.
This is a full-time, outpatient-focused position providing comprehensive family medicine care to patients ranging from newborns to older adults. Physicians will work alongside other doctors and advanced practice providers while having access to Guthrie’s specialist referral network.
The position is particularly attractive to qualified international physicians because the opportunity is listed as J-1 and H-1B visa eligible.
The employer offers a starting base salary of $300,000, along with a $100,000 starting bonus and up to $150,000 in medical school loan repayment.
- Employer: Guthrie Clinic
- Location: Ithaca, New York, USA
- Position: Family Medicine Physician
- Employment: Full-Time
- Salary: Starting at $300,000 per year
- Starting Bonus: $100,000
- Visa: J-1 and H-1B visa eligible
- Opportunity ID: KH_FM_Ithaca
What the Role Offers
The successful physician will:
- Provide comprehensive family medicine care to patients from birth through geriatrics.
- Work in a full-time outpatient primary care practice.
- Collaborate with physicians and advanced practice providers.
- Coordinate patient care with Guthrie specialists.
- Build a long-term clinical practice within a supportive medical team.
- Contribute to quality patient outcomes and community healthcare.
- Have the option to provide obstetric care at this location.
Work Schedule and Work-Life Balance
Guthrie offers a traditional Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The organization may also consider:
- Four-day work weeks.
- Flexible scheduling arrangements.
- 36 patient-facing hours per week.
- Four hours of dedicated administrative time.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid holidays and sick time.
- Rotating phone-only call schedule.
Salary and Financial Benefits
The compensation package includes:
- Starting base salary of $300,000 per year
- $100,000 starting bonus
- Up to $150,000 medical school loan repayment
- $15,000 referral bonus for referring a physician who is hired full-time
- CME time and financial allowance
- Relocation assistance of up to $15,000
The position also includes comprehensive benefits such as:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 457(b) retirement plan
- Health Savings Account option
- Paid professional licensing fees
- DEA certificate and renewal expenses
Visa Sponsorship for International Physicians
This opportunity is listed as J-1 and H-1B visa eligible, making it potentially suitable for qualified international Family Medicine physicians.
Physicians requiring U.S. immigration sponsorship should confirm the specific visa pathway, eligibility requirements and sponsorship arrangements directly with Guthrie during the recruitment process.
Relocation and Transition Support
Physicians moving to Ithaca may receive:
- Up to $15,000 in relocation assistance.
- Partner placement assistance.
- Dedicated onboarding support.
- Assistance transitioning into the Guthrie healthcare system.
Requirements
The opportunity is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine physician.
Candidates should have the appropriate medical qualifications and meet the relevant New York State licensing and U.S. employment requirements.
International physicians should also confirm their eligibility for the applicable H-1B or J-1 visa pathway.
How to Apply
Interested Family Medicine physicians can contact the Guthrie recruitment team for more information.
- Recruiter: Kerry Hitchcock
- Title: Senior Physician Recruiter
- Email: kerry.hitchcock@guthrie.org
- Phone: 570-887-6490
- Location: Ithaca, NY 14850
- Opportunity ID: KH_FM_Ithaca
Disclaimer: OpportunityShape shares job opportunities for informational purposes. We do not represent Guthrie Clinic and cannot guarantee employment, visa sponsorship, H-1B or J-1 approval, licensing, salary or recruitment outcomes. Physicians should verify all job, licensing and immigration details directly with the employer before applying.
