Gastroenterologist Opening in Watertown, NYLocated 70 miles from Syracuse and 50 miles from Canadian borderDetails:
Full-time
Permanent position
Annual Salary $675,000+; with additional WRVU
Signing bonus: $75,000
Education Loan repayment: $20,000 each year
Relocation reimbursement: $10,000
4-year contract with stable base
A generous benefits package
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 10th 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 the Hospital:
290-hospital beds; medical staff of 180 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) Cancer Center a state of the art comprehensive cancer center, soon to affiliate with Roswell Park Care Network
Newly added hospital wing for obstetrical and children's inpatient care (2019)
Construction for new service line: Women's 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
Location:Watertown, itself, is a small city with big city amenities. Outside city limits, the area opens to large tracts of land offering rural or semi-rural living options. One can embrace open space, fresh air, pure water, organic living and Mother Nature at her Best. Watertown offers close proximity to Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River 1000 Islands regions, Adirondack Mountains and showcases an abundance of options for recreational activities. There is ease of access to urban areas and a 40-minute drive takes one to the Canadian border crossing. A nearby airport provides American Airline connections via small jet services, as well as opportunity for recreational aviation. The four seasons provide a wide range of diversity for ones wardrobe as well as a wide range of activities for the outdoor enthusiast. This is a safe location, with an outstanding educational system, offering affordable housing and concludes that this is a great place for family living.
