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Samaritan Physicians

Orthopedic Surgeon| Planning has begun for a new Orthopedic Surgery Building nex

Samaritan Physicians, Watertown, NY, United States


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
  • SamaritanHealth.com

 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

jsaiff@shsny.com

www.SamaritanHealth.com

Community links:

www.co.jefferson.ny.us/chambers-of-commerce.com

https://historicthompsonpark.org/park-features         

www.watertownny.com

www.1000islands.com

www.sacketsharborny.com

www.hendersonharborny.com

www.drumcountry.com

www.fdrhpo.org

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g47486-Clayton_New_York-Vacations.html