Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Surgery Job at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY

Orthopaedic Surgeon Opportunity – $685K Salary + $100K Signing Bonus!

Samaritan Medical Center – Watertown, NY

Samaritan Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our growing hospital-employed practice in Northern New York. Enjoy a high earning potential, excellent benefits, and a collaborative team environment while living in a beautiful region rich in outdoor recreation and quality of life.

Compensation & Benefits:

✅ Guaranteed Annual Salary: $685,000 (plus WRVU bonus model)
✅ $100,000 Signing Bonus
✅ $20,000 Annual Loan Repayment
✅ $20,000 Relocation Assistance
✅ 1:4 Call Schedule (additional pay for extra call)
✅ Comprehensive Benefits Package

Practice Highlights:

• Hospital-employed practice with 3 BC surgeons & 3 Physician Assistants
• Plans to expand to 5 full-time surgeons
• Full support for subspecialty growth
• Level III Trauma Center – bread & butter ortho; complex cases referred out
• Hospitalist team manages all admissions; Ortho is a consulting service
• Dedicated OR block time & access to Mako Robotic System
• Teaching opportunities available with ACGME/AOA residency programs
• Serving Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division

Why Choose Samaritan Medical Center?

• 290-bed hospital with 190 physicians across 45 specialties
• Largest community-based hospital in Northern New York
• New state-of-the-art Orthopaedic Office opening in 2025
• Comprehensive Cancer Center (2018) – Affiliated with Roswell Park Care Network
• Newly expanded Women's Health Services & Pediatric Inpatient Care
• Financially stable, independent, not-for-profit organization

Why Watertown, NY?

• Affordable, family-friendly community with excellent schools
• Outdoor paradise – Close to Lake Ontario, the Thousand Islands, and Adirondack Mountains
• Year-round recreational activities – boating, skiing, snowboarding, and more!
• Easy access to airports – Watertown International Airport (ART) – 15 min / Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) – 1 hr

Join Our Team!

Become part of a highly respected and growing Orthopaedic team in a vibrant community that offers both professional fulfillment and an exceptional quality of life.