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Posted 28 July, 2026

Heart Failure Specialist - Medical Director (Sayre, PA)

Guthrie Medical Group
Sayre, OK, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

An outstanding career opportunity awaits a driven professional to enhance our Advanced Heart Failure program.

Position Highlights
  • Significant growth potential with minimal competition.

  • Flexible scheduling to promote a healthy work-life balance.

  • General cardiology call requirement of 1:13 (only four weekends each year).

  • Attractive compensation package combined with a low cost of living.

  • Opportunities for teaching within our Cardiovascular Fellowship and Internal Medicine Residency programs.

  • A strong clinical research program is in place.

Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work schedule.

  • Comfortable general cardiology call rotation.

  • Generous annual Paid Time Off, in addition to holidays and sick leave.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive RVU compensation model supported by a robust internal referral network.

  • $150,000 in Student Loan Repayment assistance.

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage included.

  • Retirement options including 403B and 457B plans, along with HSA options.

  • Coverage for primary licensure fees, DEA certificate, and renewals.

  • A $10,000 referral bonus for successfully referring a physician who is hired full-time.

Career Development
  • Funding and time allocated for Continuing Medical Education (CME).

  • Teaching roles available through our residency and fellowship programs, with opportunities for clinical academic appointments. The successful candidate may also engage in medical student education, as we are a regional campus for a medical school.

  • Our General Cardiology Fellowship is a three-year program with six fellows.

  • Opportunities for physician mentoring and leadership training.

Supportive Transition
  • Relocation expenses covered up to $15,000.

  • Assistance available for partner placement.

  • Access to professional and social interest groups for physicians.

  • A dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team to facilitate a smooth transition.

Exceptional physicians and advanced practitioners choose to join us due to a shared dedication to our community and one another. Our organization was established on the belief that individuals in smaller towns deserve access to high-quality medical care comparable to that available in larger cities. As a non-profit, physician-led entity, we fulfill this commitment through an integrated healthcare delivery system serving patients across the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our unwavering focus on patient care and quality remains a cornerstone of our mission.

About the Facility

Our facility, a 254-bed tertiary care referral center, has garnered numerous national accolades for the exceptional care it provides. It is the only Level I Trauma Center in the region, accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation, and is supported by a regional aeromedical helicopter program. We offer a comprehensive array of diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including:

  • Breast Care Center

  • Cancer Center

  • Cardiac and Vascular Center

  • Musculoskeletal Services

  • Imaging Services

  • Specialty Eye Care

  • Surgical Services

  • Weight Loss Center

  • Level I Trauma Center

  • Medical/surgical and intensive care services

About the Community

Situated on the border of Pennsylvania and New York, Sayre is part of the Penn-York Valley community, which also includes Athens, PA, South Waverly, PA, and Waverly, NY. The total population of these areas is approximately 35,000. The Valley boasts picturesque countryside and rural living, with convenient access to larger cities such as Corning, NY, Ithaca, NY, and Binghamton, NY. The I-86 highway is just minutes away, providing a direct route to the airports in Elmira and Binghamton, NY.

About Us

We are a fully integrated healthcare system serving Northeast Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. With six hospitals and 76 regional offices across a 13-county area, our team of nearly 1,000 physicians and advanced practitioners conducts over 2 million patient visits each year.