Thoracic, Thoracic Surgery - $665K Guaranteed Base Salary + No Cardiac + Strong Volume

Job Description

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Samaritan Medical Center | Watertown, NY

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High Income. Focused Thoracic Practice. Advanced Technology.

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Join a hospital-employed thoracic surgery role with a strong referral network, cutting-edge technology, and a clear focus on thoracic procedureswithout the demands of cardiac surgery.

\n Compensation & Benefits \n

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• $665,000 Guaranteed Base Salary + WRVU Incentives (4-year contract)
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• $50,000 Signing Bonus
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• $20,000 Annual Loan Repayment
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• $15,000 Relocation Assistance
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• $3,000 CME Stipend + 5 CME Days
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• 29 Days Paid Time Off
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• Comprehensive benefits including retirement, pension, and malpractice with tail
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\n Practice Highlights \n

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• Non-cardiac thoracic surgery focus
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• Hospital-employed position with strong institutional support
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• Work alongside a well-established team of 5 Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians
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• Unopposed market with strong referral volume
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• Catchment area of 250,000 patients
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\n Advanced Technology & Facilities \n

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• Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system
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• Robotic bronchoscopy platform with real-time visualization and precision control
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• Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) capabilities
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• Established lung cancer screening program
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• On-site comprehensive cancer center (opened 2018)
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\n Additional Opportunities \n

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• Teaching opportunities through ACGME/AOA-accredited residency programs
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• Collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to thoracic oncology and pulmonary care
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\n Candidate Qualifications \n

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• Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
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• Ideally 510 years of experience
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• Strong clinical, surgical, and interpersonal skills
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• Team-oriented, patient-centered mindset
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\n Why Watertown, NY?\n

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• Affordable living, safe communities, excellent schools
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• Close to Lake Ontario, Thousand Islands, and the Adirondacks
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• Year-round outdoor recreation and easy access to Canada
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\n Why This Opportunity?\n

This is a rare opportunity to practice pure thoracic surgery in a high-demand, well-supported environment with excellent compensation and access to advanced technologywithout the complexity of cardiac cases.

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