Nephrologist | Make a deifference, heal lives with us!

Package Highlights:

• Guaranteed Salary: $340,000 for two years with partnership track
• $30,000 Signing Bonus
• $20,000 after completion of year two
• $10,000 after completion of year three
• Relocation reimbursement: $15,000
• A generous benefits package

Practice Highlights:

• Nephrology Associates of Watertown, located in beautiful Northern New York, has an excellent opportunity for Nephrologist
• Join a thriving 25+ year practice providing comprehensive nephrology services for an appreciative community
• Office is an efficient modernized environment within a three-minute drive to Samaritan Medical Center (details listed below)
• Nephrology admissions are provided by a robust Hospitalist service, with consult to nephrology
• Hemo/dialysis unit is adjacent to the office and includes 24 stations
• Office equipped with web-based electronic medical record and computer equipment for remote access
• Radiology Services on site
• Catchment population: 250,000
• Large network of providers offering a strong referral base
• Teaching opportunities are extended with accredited ACGME/AOA family medicine and internal medicine residency training programs

Qualifications:

• Holds Board Certification with the American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialty certification in Nephrology, or actively in process
• Values patient-centered care and has desire to work within a team model
• Demonstrates top-notch interpersonal skills in addition to excellent clinical skills
• Enthusiastic and motivated to provide the best possible care and outcomes

About Samaritan Medical Center

• 290-hospital beds; medical staff of 180 physicians representing 42 specialties
• Largest community-based hospital in Northern New York
• Committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the residents living in Northern New York
• Newly constructed (2018) Walker Center for Cancer Care – a state of the art comprehensive cancer center, soon to affiliate with Roswell Park Care Network
• Newly added hospital wing for obstetrical and children’s inpatient care (2019)
• Construction for new service line: Women’s Wellness and Breast Care outpatient services (2019)
• Not-for profit, not affiliated with larger system, financially stable
• Committed to providing outstanding patient care and support
• www.SamaritanHealth.com

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.