$650K Derm | No Startup, Immediate Patient Base

Samaritan Medical Center | Watertown, NY

High Income. Immediate Volume. Exceptional Lifestyle.

Join a thriving, hospital-employed dermatology practice with an established patient base, strong support team, and outstanding earning potential—all in a region known for its natural beauty and quality of life.

Compensation & Benefits

• $650,000 Base Salary + WRVU Incentives
• $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
• Full benefits package (health, retirement, malpractice with tail, pension)

Practice Highlights

• Established, physician-led dermatology team:
  • Board-Certified Dermatologist/Mohs Surgeon
  • 3 Dermatology PAs + 2 NPs
  • Experienced clinical support staff
• Immediate patient volume – replacing a busy departing dermatologist
• General medical dermatology focus (minimal cosmetics)
• Modern, well-equipped clinic:
  • Large exam/procedure rooms
  • Photodynamic therapy
  • Optional cosmetic services
• Access to hospital OR if needed
• Strong referral base from 190+ physicians across 40+ specialties
• Catchment area of 250,000 patients

Additional Opportunities

• Teaching opportunities through ACGME/AOA residency programs
• Collaboration with on-site comprehensive cancer center

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Team-oriented, patient-centered approach

Why Watertown, NY?

Enjoy a lifestyle that’s hard to match:

• Close to Lake Ontario, Thousand Islands, and the Adirondacks
• Year-round outdoor recreation—boating, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling
• Affordable living, safe communities, excellent schools
• Easy access to Canada and nearby metro areas

Why This Opportunity?

This is a rare chance to step into a high-demand dermatology market with immediate volume, strong income potential, and a supportive team—without the overhead or stress of private practice

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.