Gastroenterology, Gastroenterologist- Practice in a setting surrounded by rivers, lakes and mountains

Location

Watertown, NY | United States

Job description

Gastroenterologist Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Skiing, Ice Skating Welcome to the Great Outdoors! 

Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, New York

Package Highlights:

• Annual Salary $530,000; with additional WRVU 
• Signing bonus: $50,000
• Education Loan repayment: $20,000 each year
• Relocation reimbursement: $15,000
• A generous benefits package

Practice Highlights:

• Join a well-organized office
• Serving one hospital
• Dedicated endoscopic outpatient unit with anesthesia support
• Established robotics surgery program since 2012, upgraded to da Vinci Xi in 2019
• Catchment population: 250,000
• Large network of providers offers a strong referral base
• Serving the military men and women from nearby Fort Drum, home to the 10 th Mountain Army Division
• Operating Rooms were newly constructed in 2010
• Teaching opportunities are extended with accredited ACGME/AOA family medicine and internal medicine residency training programs
• A very appreciative patient population offers a professionally rewarding career

Qualifications:

• Holds Board Certification with the American Board of Gastroenterology or American Osteopathic Board of General Surgery or actively in process
• Values patient-centered care and has desire to work within a team model

About Samaritan Medical Center

• 290-hospital beds; medical staff of 190 physicians representing 42 specialties
• Largest community-based hospital in Northern New York
• Committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the residents living in Northern New York
• Newly constructed (2018) Walker Center for Cancer Care a state of the art comprehensive cancer center, soon to affiliate with Roswell Park Care Network
• Newly 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 stable
• Committed to providing outstanding patient care and support

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

[email protected]

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