Thoracic Surgery Opening in Watertown, NY
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Watertown, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/06/24
**Thoracic Surgereon Opportunity: Watertown, NY**
~ Located 70m to Syracuse, 50m to Canadian border
**Position Details**
- Treat all facets of esophageal and thoracic disease with emphasis on treatment and management of lung cancer using conventional as well as minimally invasive approaches
- Serving one hospital, emergency call is open to discussion
- Join a well-organized office shared with pulmonary medicine physicians
- Office conveniently located with a 5-minute drive to hospital campus
- 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
- Established robotic surgery program, upgraded to Da Vinci Xi, and Monarch robotic bronchoscopy system
- 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 -
- The demographics of the Watertown area, along with a relatively untapped market of Northern New York State, make this a solid opportunity to build a busy and well-sustained thoracic surgery service line
- Accepts H1B Visas
**Compensation Package Highlights**
- Annual Salary $665,000; with additional WRVU productivity model
- Signing bonus: $50,000
- Education Loan repayment: $20,000 each year
- Relocation reimbursement: $15,000
- 4-year contract with stable base
- A generous benefits package
- Center is proud of its reputation for offering market-driven salaries for its geographical region
**Qualifications**
- Holds Board Certification with the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Successful surgeon with five (5) to ten (10) years of experience
- Values patient-centered care and has desire to work within a team model
- Demonstrates top-notch interpersonal skills in addition to excellent clinical skills
- Able to provide surgical case log indicating active current experience
- Enthusiastic and motivated to build a thoracic surgical service line with superb outcomes
**About the Group**
- 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) 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 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, NY offers safe and attractive neighborhoods, quiet rural areas, affordable housing, light traffic, first-rate school systems and a gorgeous landscape, all combined with easy accessibility to major metropolitan areas. We are a half hour from the Canadian border. Watertown International Airport (ART) is just a short 15-minute drive, and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is an hour south. Home to The St. Lawrence Seaway, you will find one of natures true wonders: The Thousand Islands. Take a boat tour of the Thousand Islands with a visit to Boldt Castle, owned by George C. Boldt, proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Boating, swimming, scuba diving and fishing are popular pursuits throughout the Thousand Islands. Watertown has four YMCA fitness centers in the area with endless recreational activities for kids and adults - including indoor swimming! Our local ski area is a gathering spot during the winter for family and friends, offering ski/snowboarding lessons for all ages. At the foot of the Adirondacks, the Tug Hill Region gets as much as 300 inches of snow annually and is the perfect place for skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, snowshoers, and snow lovers of all ages. In addition, nearby Fort Drum, home of the US Armys 10th Mountain Division, brings to the region a sense of diversity and patriotic pride!