Orthopaedic Surgeon

Samaritan Medical Center | Watertown, New York

$914,434 guaranteed salary. Advanced robotics. Significant unmet demand.

Samaritan Medical Center invites a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon to join its established, hospital-employed practice in Watertown, New York.

Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle or Orthopaedic Trauma is especially desirable, although qualified general orthopaedic surgeons are encouraged to consider the opportunity. Build a subspecialty practice while maintaining a balanced general orthopaedic caseload supported by dedicated operating room time, Mako SmartRobotics, experienced advanced practice providers, and a strong regional referral network.

Compensation and benefits

• $914,434 guaranteed annual salary plus WRVU incentives

• $100,000 signing bonus

• $20,000 in annual educational loan repayment

• $20,000 in relocation reimbursement

• Support for physicians pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits

• CME support

• Malpractice coverage

• Paid time off

Practice highlights

• Hospital-employed Orthopaedic Surgery practice

• Join three Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeons and four physician assistants

• Current fellowship-trained expertise includes:

  • Adult reconstruction

  • Hand and wrist surgery

  • Sports medicine

• Opportunity to develop a Foot and Ankle or Orthopaedic Trauma practice

• Balanced mix of subspecialty and general orthopaedic surgery

• Level III Trauma Center with broad fracture and general orthopaedic volume

• Complex tertiary cases transferred when appropriate

• Dedicated operating room block time

• Mako SmartRobotics technology

• Additional call support from military orthopaedic surgeons

• Hospitalist team admits and manages medical patients, allowing Orthopaedics to serve in a consultative role

• Strong referral network and significant unmet regional demand

• Catchment area of more than 250,000 residents

• Opportunity to care for military personnel and families from nearby Fort Drum

• Teaching opportunities through accredited ACGME/AOA training programs

Candidate qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery

• Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle or Orthopaedic Trauma preferred

• Interest in developing a subspecialty practice while maintaining a balanced general orthopaedic practice

• Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal skills

• Patient-centered and team-oriented approach

• Commitment to delivering excellent outcomes

About Samaritan Medical Center

Samaritan Medical Center is a financially stable, independent, not-for-profit healthcare system and the largest community-based hospital in Northern New York.

The 290-bed regional referral hospital includes more than 190 physicians representing 45 specialties and serves a regional population of over 250,000 residents. Its services include:

• A comprehensive cancer center affiliated with the Roswell Park Care Network

• A comprehensive Women’s Wellness and Breast Care Clinic

• A dedicated hospital wing for inpatient obstetrics, pediatrics, and pediatric orthopaedic services

• A cardiac catheterization laboratory under construction

• Comprehensive specialty and hospitalist support

Life in Watertown

Watertown offers safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, affordable housing, minimal traffic, and convenient access to year-round outdoor recreation. Located approximately 30 minutes from the Canadian border, the region combines small-town charm with access to larger metropolitan destinations.

Situated near the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Ontario, and the world-famous Thousand Islands, residents enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, golf, and sightseeing—including visits to the iconic Boldt Castle.

Winter recreation includes skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing throughout the Tug Hill and Adirondack regions, known for some of the best snowfall in the Northeast.

Families benefit from YMCA facilities, youth sports, cultural events, and active community programs. Nearby Fort Drum, home to the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division, contributes to the region’s diversity, economic vitality, and strong sense of community.

Watertown International Airport is approximately 15 minutes away, while Syracuse Hancock International Airport is about one hour south.

Advance your Orthopaedic Surgery career with exceptional compensation, sophisticated technology, meaningful patient demand, and an outstanding Northern New York lifestyle.

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.