Gastroenterologist | Efficently run office | Strong referral base | Da Vinci Xi

Gastroenterologist - Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Skiing, Ice Skating Welcome to the Great Outdoors!Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, New YorkPackage Highlights:Annual Salary $571,570; with additional WRVUSigning bonus: $75,000Education Loan repayment: $20,000 each yearRelocation reimbursement: $15,000A generous benefits packagePractice Highlights:Join a well-organized officeServing one hospitalDedicated endoscopic outpatient unit with anesthesia supportEstablished robotics surgery program since 2012, upgraded to da Vinci Xi in 2019Catchment population: 250,000Large network of providers offers a strong referral baseServing the military men and women from nearby Fort Drum, home to the 10th Mountain Army DivisionOperating Rooms were newly constructed in 2010Teaching opportunities are extended with accredited ACGME/AOA family medicine and internal medicine residency training programsA very appreciative patient population offers a professionally rewarding careerQualifications:Holds Board Certification with the American Board of Gastroenterology or American Osteopathic Board of General Surgery or actively in processValues patient-centered care and has desire to work within a team modelAbout Samaritan Medical Center290-hospital beds; medical staff of 190 physicians representing 42 specialtiesLargest community-based hospital in Northern New YorkCommitted to meeting the healthcare needs of the residents living in Northern New YorkNewly constructed (2018) Walker Center for Cancer Care - a state of the art comprehensive cancer center, soon to affiliate with Roswell Park Care NetworkNewly added hospital wing for obstetrical and childrens inpatient care (2019)Construction for new service line: Womens Wellness and Breast Care outpatient services (2019)Not-for profit, not affiliated with larger system, financially stableCommitted to providing outstanding patient care and supportSamaritanHealth.comAbout Northern New York StateWatertown 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-SaiffDirector of Physician Recruitment and Medical Staff CredentialingSamaritan Medical Center830 Washington StreetWatertown, New York 13601315-779-5184 - Office315-408-4160 - Celljsaiff@shsny.comOther web links:www.co.jefferson.ny.us/chambers-of-commerce.comwww.watertownny.comwww.1000islands.comwww.sacketsharborny.comwww.hendersonharborny.comwww.drumcountry.comwww.fdrhpo.orghttps://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g47486-Clayton_New_York-Vacations.htmlhttps://historicthompsonpark.org/park-features