Thoracic Surgery – $665K + No Cardiac + Strong Volume

• Samaritan Medical Center | Watertown, NY

  High Income. Focused Thoracic Practice. Advanced Technology.

  Join a hospital-employed thoracic surgery role with a strong referral network, cutting-edge technology, and a clear focus on thoracic procedures—without the demands of cardiac surgery.

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  Compensation & Benefits

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

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  Practice Highlights

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

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  Advanced Technology & Facilities

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

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  Additional Opportunities

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

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  Candidate Qualifications

  • Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
  • Ideally 5–10 years of experience
  • Strong clinical, surgical, and interpersonal skills
  • Team-oriented, patient-centered mindset

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  Why Watertown, NY?

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

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  Why This Opportunity?

  This is a rare opportunity to practice pure thoracic surgery in a high-demand, well-supported environment with excellent compensation and access to advanced technology—without the complexity of cardiac cases.

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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.