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Guthrie Medical Group

Anesthesiology Physician

Corning, NY · On-site

$500K - $510K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live ...

The Guthrie Clinic

Otolaryngology (Corning, NY)

Corning, NY · On-site

$440K - $630K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live ...

The Guthrie Clinic

Family Medicine (Corning, NY)

Corning, NY · On-site

$275K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live ...

The Guthrie Clinic

Dermatology (Corning, NY)

Corning, NY · On-site

$450K - $600K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live ...

Guthrie

Urology (Corning, NY)

Corning, NY · On-site

$500K - $575K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live ...

The Guthrie Clinic

Hematology/Oncology (Corning, NY)

Corning, NY · On-site

$550K - $600K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live ...

Guthrie

Otolaryngology (Corning, NY)

Corning, NY · On-site

$440K - $630K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live ...

The Guthrie Clinic

Neurologist (Corning, NY)

Corning, NY · On-site

$271K - $339K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live ...

Guthrie Medical Group

Urology (Corning, NY)

Corning, NY

$500K - $575K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live ...

Guthrie

Family Medicine (Corning, NY)

Corning, NY · On-site

$275K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live ...

The Guthrie Clinic

Urology (Corning, NY)

Corning, NY · On-site

$500K - $575K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live ...

360 Anesthesia

Anesthesiology Physician

Corning, NY · On-site

$339K/yr

Its historic Market Street and Gaffer District offer a robust arts scene and lively community events year-round. With a low crime rate, excellent schools and outdoor recreational opportunities ...

Guthrie

Hematology/Oncology (Corning, NY)

Corning, NY · On-site

$550K - $600K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live ...

Vast

Media Production Specialist (Fixed Term)

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$53 - $75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Integrate as gaffer or DoP on larger sets as needed. * Pre-Production: Contribute to shot listing, lighting diagrams, storyboarding, and location scouting to ensure shoots are set up for success ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for gaffer in the United States is $60,059.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $70,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Gaffers often encounter challenges such as adapting lighting setups to unpredictable weather, tight production schedules, or last-minute creative changes from the director or cinematographer. To overcome these, Gaffers must be resourceful, quickly assessing and implementing alternative lighting solutions while maintaining safety standards. They also lead their team in troubleshooting equipment issues and communicating effectively with other departments. These problem-solving abilities allow productions to stay on track and achieve the desired visual result, even under pressure.

What is a gaffer?

A Gaffer is the chief lighting technician on a film or television set, responsible for designing and executing the lighting plan under the director of photography's guidance. They manage the lighting crew, select lighting equipment, and ensure each scene is properly illuminated to achieve the desired artistic and technical effect. Their expertise in lighting techniques, power distribution, and on-set safety is crucial for creating the right mood and visual consistency in a production.

How do you become a gaffer?

To become a gaffer, you typically start by gaining experience in lighting and electrical work on film or television sets, often working as a lighting technician or electrician. Developing skills in lighting design, understanding camera requirements, and learning to operate lighting equipment are essential, and many gaffers also pursue relevant certifications or training programs. Progressing through assistant roles and building a strong portfolio can lead to a gaffer position.

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To excel as a Gaffer, you need a deep understanding of lighting design, electrical systems, and on-set safety, typically gained through hands-on experience or formal training in film production. Familiarity with lighting consoles, grip equipment, and industry-standard lighting rigs is crucial, as are any certifications in electrical safety. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for effectively managing the lighting crew and adapting to creative and technical challenges on set. These competencies ensure visual consistency, safe working conditions, and efficient collaboration with directors and cinematographers.

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Infographic showing various Gaffer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Locum Tenens, 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,059 per year, or $28.9 per hour.

Anesthesiology Physician

Guthrie Medical Group

Corning, NY • On-site

$500K - $510K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with comfortable call, generous compensation, and student loan repayment

Opportunity Highlights

  • Total starting comp package (new Grads) $630K $640K
  • 1:8 weekend call schedule
  • Protected post-call day off
  • $200K loan repayment or $100K starting/retention bonuses
  • Bread and butter Anesthesiology practice with Ortho, Urology, OB, healthy pediatric cases
  • No neuro, cardiac, or vascular cases
  • Strong collaborative relationships with Departments of Surgery and Nursing

Work-Life Balance

  • Comfortable call with low callback rate
  • Protected post-call days off
  • 3-day weekend following post-weekend call

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

  • Total Initial Compensation Package (new Grads) $630K 640K
    • $500K - $510k base compensation
    • $100K starting and retention bonuses
    • $15K annual bonuses
    • $15K paid relocation
  • $200k student loan repayment option
  • 8 weeks of paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability, and malpractice insurance
  • Reimbursement for primary licensure fees, DEA fees, and renewals
  • $10,000 bonus if you refer a physician that we hire on a full-time basis; $20,000 referral bonus if you refer an Anesthesiologist

Career Development

  • 14 CME days with stipend option for home study, 1 week is convertible to vacation time
  • Physician mentoring and leadership training opportunities available
  • Research opportunities available through the Donald Guthrie Foundation for Education and Research

Supportive Transition

  • Accompanying Partner placement assistance available
  • Physician professional and social special interest groups
  • Dedicated onboarding specialist and provider services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie
About the Facility:

Guthrie Corning Hospital, located in Corning, N.Y., opened a new 65-bed hospital and regional cancer center in 2014. The new facility provides the region emergency, ICU, labor and delivery, surgical, inpatient and outpatient services including wound care, cardiology, medical imaging and cancer care services, including:

  • 24-Hour emergency services with 24-hour laboratory, radiology and ultrasound support
  • Ambulatory surgery
  • Breast Care Center
  • Cancer Center
  • Coronary care, cardiology stress testing and outpatient rehabilitation
  • Endoscopy
  • Laboratory services
  • Labor and delivery care
  • Medical/surgical and intensive care services
  • Imaging services
  • Musculoskeletal Services
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 boasts over one hundred boutique shops, bakeries, art galleries, craft beverage producers, and farm-to-table restaurant options. The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live glassblowing shows and demonstrations. Upstate New York's only Smithsonian Affiliate, The Rockwell Museum, holds a world-class collection of Western and contemporary Native American Art and other rotating exhibits.

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.

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