Oncology - Medical Job at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY

Medical Oncologist Opportunity

Samaritan Medical Center – Watertown, New York
Affiliated with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Compensation & Benefits Package:

• Annual Salary: $510,000 (Year 1) | $550,000 (Years 2-4) + WRVU Productivity Model
• Signing Bonus: $50,000
• Education Loan Repayment: $20,000 per year
• Relocation Reimbursement: $15,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (health, dental, vision, retirement, CME, malpractice, and more)

Practice Highlights:

• Join a team of three board-certified medical oncologists
• Affiliation with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center – access to clinical trials, research, and protocols
• Call: 1:3 – strong hospitalist support for emergency oncologic admissions
• The Walker Center for Cancer Care – a state-of-the-art oncology facility built in 2018
• Catchment population: 250,000, including military personnel from Fort Drum (10th Mountain Division)
• Teaching opportunities available with ACGME/AOA residency programs
• New Directorship option available for experienced candidates

The Walker Center for Cancer Care:

• A modern, comprehensive cancer center located on Samaritan’s hospital campus
• Offers advanced technology, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and nurse navigation services
• Focused on diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, palliative, and preventative care

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Eligible in Medical Oncology & Hematology (ABIM)
• Patient-centered approach and strong team collaboration skills
• Interest in building and growing a high-quality oncology program

About Samaritan Medical Center:

• 290-bed community hospital with 190+ physicians across 45 specialties
• Financially stable, independent, and not-for-profit
• Expanding services – including a new Women’s Wellness and Breast Care Center
• Strong partnership with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
  

About Watertown, New York:

• Located in Northern New York, near Lake Ontario, the Adirondacks, and the Thousand Islands
• Safe, affordable communities with great schools and minimal traffic
• Outdoor paradise – boating, fishing, skiing, hiking, and more
• Just 30 minutes from the Canadian border and 1 hour from Syracuse, NY
• Watertown International Airport (ART) – located just 15 minutes from downtown, offering direct connections to major hubs
• Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) – a major airport just 1 hour away, providing access to national and international destinations
• Home to Fort Drum – 10th Mountain Army Division