Dermatologist | $545,000 Guaranteed Base Salary | Family-friendly community | At the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains

Dermatology Opportunity in Northern New York
--- 1000 Islands Region & Home to Lake Ontario --- 

Package Highlights

• $545,000 Annual Base Salary, plus WRVU Incentive Program 
• $50,000 Signing Bonus
• $20,000 Annual Educational Loan Repayment
• $15,000 Relocation Reimbursement
• $3,000 Annual Continuing Education Stipend, plus 5 Paid Days Off

Practice Highlights

• Medical dermatology opportunity to join a strong physician-led team including a Board-Certified Dermatologist/Mohs Surgeon, three experienced dermatology Physician Assistants, two Nurse Practitioners and an experienced support staff
• Employee of Samaritan Medical Center, a 290 bed not-for-profit hospital located in Watertown, New York
• General dermatology practice with minimal cosmetic procedures
• Ready-made practice panel replacing a very busy departing dermatologist
• Newly developed office space with large exam/procedure rooms, photodynamic therapy, and injectable cosmetics. Hospital operating room access, if needed
• Medical Staff of 190 physicians representing 42 specialties; offering a solid referral base
• Catchment population: 250,000
• Very appreciative patient population making for a rewarding career
• Co-located, hospital-based comprehensive cancer center, Fall 2018
• Teaching opportunities with accredited ACGME/AOA Family Medicine & Internal Medicine

Qualifications/Requirements

• Board Certification American Board of Dermatology; or actively in process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Appreciation for Patient Centered Care
• Ability to work within Team

Other Benefits

• Twenty-nine (29) days paid time off
• Health insurance, individual or family, 80% paid
• Occurrence medical liability insurance; $1.3 Million each/$3.9 million aggregate
• 401k and 403b financial planning option; Employer pension plan contribution
• NYS medical license and DEA registration paid

Location Highlights

• Close proximity to Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and Adirondack Mountains
• Breathtaking region offers excellent four-season recreation for the outdoor enthusiast
• Easy access to urban areas
• Safe community, with the added benefit for a low cost of living
• Strong educational systems
• Diverse cultural opportunities
• A great place to live and raise a family

Samaritan Medical Center www.samaritanhealth.com in Watertown, New York, is a 290-bed not-for-profit community medical center that offers the most specialized and comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services in our region. Our compassionate team of highly qualified healthcare professionals proudly provides services to a population of 250,000.  

Every day, 190 physicians in 42 different specialties along with more than 2,000 support staff at Samaritan Medical Center offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services for people of all ages. Together, we’re proud to make our patients this promise: to be here whenever and wherever you need us, and to do so with the exceptional care and compassion that you and your family deserve.

Samaritan also serves the soldiers and families of our Fort Drum community.  For over 30 years, the unique relationship between the tri-county area and our military community at Fort Drum has grown strong.  Serving as a model of military-community collaboration, it's shown the true power of respect, friendship and collaboration.  In 2018, a nomination was submitted for the North Country Region to be designated as a Great American Defense Community.

In the fall of 2018 Samaritan opened a newly built cancer center called the "Walker Center for Cancer Care."  The new center provides patients with great care and compassion, along with cutting-edge treatment options. Most recent is the completion of our new Center for Women's Wellness and Breast Care offering comprehensive services in one location from seeing moms-to-be for specialized pregnancy care, to supporting all women with gynecologic and breast services. 

Watertown, itself, is a small city with big city amenities.  Outside city limits, the area opens to large tracts of land offering rural or semi-rural living options.  One can embrace open space, fresh air, pure water, organic living and “Mother Nature at her Best”.  Watertown offers close proximity to Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River – 1000 Islands regions, Adirondack Mountains and showcases an abundance of options for recreational activities.  There is ease of access to urban areas and a 40-minute drive takes one to the Canadian border crossing.  A nearby airport provides American Airline connections via small jet services, as well as opportunity for recreational aviation. The four seasons provide a wide range of diversity for one’s wardrobe as well as a wide range of activities for the outdoor enthusiast.  This is a safe location, with an outstanding educational system, offering affordable housing and concludes that this is a great place for family living. For more area information checkout www.co.jefferson.ny.us/chambers-of-commerce.