Pulmonary Disease - Critical Care Job at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY

Pulmonary Critical Care Opportunity

Enjoy a Thriving Practice in a Beautiful Outdoor Paradise!
Samaritan Medical Center – Watertown, New York

Compensation & Benefits Package:

• Annual Salary: $420,000 + WRVU Incentive Program 
• Signing Bonus: $75,000
• Education Loan Repayment: $20,000 per year
• Relocation Reimbursement: $15,000
• Annual CME Stipend: $5,000 + 5 Paid Days Off
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, malpractice, and more

Practice Highlights:

• Hospital-employed position at Samaritan Medical Center
• Join a well-established group of five Board-Certified Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians
• Exclusive subspecialty-focused practice – no competition
• Office is just 5 minutes from the hospital
• Rotational schedule: 1:4 weekly call, hospital rounding, and management of a 10-bed ICU
• Catchment population: 250,000, including service to Fort Drum (10th Mountain Division)
• Advanced technology, including:
• Video/Navigational Ultrasound Bronchoscopy with Cytopathology
• Certified Sleep Lab (Sleep Medicine certification a plus, but not required)
• Cardiopulmonary Stress Lab
• Lung Cancer Screening Program
• Teaching opportunities with ACGME/AOA residency programs in Family Medicine & Internal Medicine
• Collaborative, collegial work environment with Thoracic Surgery and multidisciplinary teams
• Fully equipped pulmonary office with PFTs, plethysmography, and ABGs

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Eligible in Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care (actively engaged in certification process)
• Sleep Medicine certification is a plus but not required
• Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach
• Team-oriented and motivated to deliver excellent care

About Samaritan Medical Center:

• 290-bed, independent community hospital – financially stable and not affiliated with a larger system
• 190+ physicians across 42 specialties
• Walker Center for Cancer Care – a state-of-the-art oncology center affiliated with Roswell Park Care Network
• Expanded obstetrical and pediatric services with a new hospital wing (2019)
• Women’s Wellness and Breast Care Center (2019)
  

Discover Watertown, New York – A Great Place to Live & Work!

• Scenic Northern New York – easy access to Lake Ontario, the Adirondacks, and the Thousand Islands
• Affordable living with safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, and minimal traffic
• Outdoor paradise – hiking, kayaking, boating, fishing, skiing, and snowboarding
• Just 30 minutes from the Canadian border
• Watertown International Airport (ART) – only 15 minutes from downtown, offering direct connections
• Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) – a major airport just 1 hour away, providing access to national and international destinations
• Fort Drum (10th Mountain Division) – a strong, diverse community presence