Thoracic, Thoracic Surgery - $665K Guaranteed Base Salary + No Cardiac + Strong Volume

Samaritan Medical Center | Watertown, NY

High Income. Focused Thoracic Practice. Advanced Technology.

Join a hospital-employed thoracic surgery role with a strong referral network, cutting-edge technology, and a clear focus on thoracic procedureswithout the demands of cardiac surgery.

• $665,000 Guaranteed Base Salary + WRVU Incentives (4-year contract)
• $50,000 Signing Bonus
• $20,000 Annual Loan Repayment
• $15,000 Relocation Assistance
• $3,000 CME Stipend + 5 CME Days
• 29 Days Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive benefits including retirement, pension, and malpractice with tail

• Non-cardiac thoracic surgery focus
• Hospital-employed position with strong institutional support
• Work alongside a well-established team of 5 Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians
• Unopposed market with strong referral volume
• Catchment area of 250,000 patients

• Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system
• Robotic bronchoscopy platform with real-time visualization and precision control
• Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) capabilities
• Established lung cancer screening program
• On-site comprehensive cancer center (opened 2018)

• Teaching opportunities through ACGME/AOA-accredited residency programs
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to thoracic oncology and pulmonary care

• Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
• Ideally 510 years of experience
• Strong clinical, surgical, and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented, patient-centered mindset

• Affordable living, safe communities, excellent schools
• Close to Lake Ontario, Thousand Islands, and the Adirondacks
• Year-round outdoor recreation and easy access to Canada

This is a rare opportunity to practice pure thoracic surgery in a high-demand, well-supported environment with excellent compensation and access to advanced technologywithout the complexity of cardiac cases.