Orthopedic Surgeon | Be part of our ongoing expansion in services and infrastructure

Compensation Package Highlights:

• Annual salary: guarantee $685,000 (in addition to WRVU bonus model)
• Signing bonus: $100,000
• Education Loan repayment: $20,000 each year
• Relocation expense reimbursement: $20,000
• Call 1:4 with additional pay beyond
• Excellent benefits package

Practice Highlights:

• Hospital Employed growing practice joining 3 other surgeons with 3 Physician Assistants
• Full support of subspecialty practice growth
• Building to 5 full-time surgeons
• Supports one hospital in one clinic
• Level III trauma center, bread, and butter ortho, complex injuries shipped out
• Hospitalist team admits ALL patients, ortho is a consulting service
• OR: Dedicated block time, flip rooms, Mako Robot 
• Catchment Area: 250,000, also serving nearby Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division
• Teaching opportunities are available with accredited ACGME/AOA programs

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or eligible with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• New fellows welcome!
• Patient-centered care philosophy
• Clinical excellence
• Enthusiasm working within a team model

About Samaritan Medical Center

• 290-bed hospital; medical staff of 180 physicians representing 42 specialties
• Largest community-based hospital in Northern New York
• Construction is about to begin on a brand new state-of-the-art Orthopaedic office building on the main campus of the hospital (expected opening in early 2024)
• Newly constructed (2018) state of the art comprehensive cancer center affiliate with Roswell Park Care Network
• Recently added hospital wing for Obstetrics and Pediatric inpatient care, including pediatric ortho patients.
• Expanded womens health services: Womens Wellness and Breast Care (2019)
• Not-for profit organization, independent, financially stable

 About Northern New York State

Watertown is a small city with big city amenities. It has both local and nearby international airports to seamlessly accommodate all travel plans - Watertown International Airport (ART - 15-minute drive) and Syracuse International Airport (SYR - 1 hour drive).  Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace Mother Nature at her best.  Watertown offers close proximity to Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River - 1000 Islands regions, and the Adirondack Mountains. Boating and water sports are abundant throughout the summer months and Alpine/Nordic skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling in the winter.  A trip to Canada is less than an hour drive, while visiting NYC takes five hours - train also available.  Watertown has four YMCA fitness centers in the area with endless recreational activities for kids and adults - including indoor swimming!  Watertown is a safe, close-knit community where people are friendly and genuine and living here has a great small, home-town feel. There is no traffic, congestion, horn honking, or any of the stressors of large city living.  Restaurants are plentiful.  One can live in a traditional or modern home, on small or large acres of land.  Housing is very affordable and there are many schools to choose from, including A rated!  Watertown is a great place to raise a family!

For more information, please contact:

Jennifer Haley-Saiff

Director of Physician Recruitment and Medical Staff Credentialing

Samaritan Medical Center

830 Washington Street

Watertown, New York 13601

315-779-5184 - Office

315-408-4160 - Cell

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