Medical Oncology Near the Thousand Islands | Established Referral Base

Medical Oncologist

Walker Center for Cancer Care

Samaritan Medical Center | Watertown, New York

Affiliated with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Advanced cancer care. Optional leadership. Exceptional quality of life.

The Walker Center for Cancer Care is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Medical Oncologist/Hematologist to join its collegial team at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, New York.

Physicians are employed by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and benefit from access to its clinical trials, treatment pathways, protocols, and specialized resources. An optional directorship opportunity is available for a physician interested in combining clinical practice with leadership.

Compensation and benefits

• Year-one salary of $510,000 plus WRVU productivity incentives

• Salary of $550,000 in years two through four

• $50,000 signing bonus

• $20,000 in annual education loan repayment

• $15,000 in relocation reimbursement

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

• Comprehensive benefits package

Practice highlights

• Optional directorship opportunity

• Employment through Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

• Join three Board-Certified Medical Oncologists

• 1:3 call schedule

• Convenient on-campus location at Samaritan Medical Center

• Large, established referral network

• Regional catchment area of more than 250,000 residents

• Serve Fort Drum’s military community, home to the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division

• Emergency oncologic admissions managed by the hospitalist service with oncology consultation

• Teaching opportunities through accredited ACGME/AOA Family Medicine and Internal Medicine residency programs

• Collaborative, team-based environment

• Appreciative patient population and deeply rewarding community practice

The Walker Center for Cancer Care

Opened in 2018, the Walker Center is a modern, comprehensive facility designed to provide coordinated cancer care in one convenient location.

Its services and resources include:

• Cancer diagnosis and treatment

• Supportive and survivorship care

• Palliative and end-of-life care

• Access to clinical trials through Roswell Park

• Roswell Park treatment pathways and protocols

• Advanced oncology technology and equipment

• Dedicated nurse navigation

• Multidisciplinary care delivered under one roof

Candidate qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

• Subspecialty certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology and Hematology

• Patient-centered and team-oriented approach

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Exceptional clinical competence

• Enthusiasm for delivering excellent outcomes

• Leadership interest welcomed but not required

About Samaritan Medical Center

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

The 290-bed regional hospital includes approximately 190 physicians representing more than 40 specialties. Its services include:

• The Walker Center for Cancer Care, affiliated with the Roswell Park Care Network

• Expanded women’s and children’s services

• Comprehensive specialty and hospitalist support

• A longstanding commitment to exceptional patient care

Learn more at samaritanhealth.com.

Life in Watertown

Watertown offers safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, affordable housing, minimal traffic, and convenient access to 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 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 oncology career with access to nationally recognized resources, an established regional practice, optional leadership, and an exceptional Northern New York lifestyle.

Samaritan Medical Center is a financially stable, independent, not-for-profit healthcare system based in Watertown, New York. Its 290-bed regional referral hospital is the largest community-based hospital in Northern New York and serves more than 250,000 residents. More than 190 physicians representing 45 specialties and more than 2,000 support staff provide inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and treatment services for patients of all ages.

The Walker Center for Cancer Care, which opened in 2018, is affiliated with the Roswell Park Care Network and offers comprehensive cancer care. The Women’s Wellness and Breast Care Clinic brings specialized pregnancy care, gynecologic services, and breast care together in one location. A dedicated hospital wing houses inpatient obstetrics, pediatrics, and pediatric orthopaedic services. Samaritan also offers comprehensive specialty and hospitalist support, and a cardiac catheterization laboratory is under construction.

Samaritan serves soldiers and their families at Fort Drum as part of a relationship between the military installation and the surrounding tri-county community that spans more than 30 years. In 2018, a nomination for the North Country to be designated a Great American Defense Community recognized that longstanding partnership.

Across all its services, Samaritan is committed to being there when and where patients need care and treating them and their families with compassion.

Learn more at samaritanhealth.com.

Watertown offers the convenience of a small city with affordable housing, short commutes, and a choice of established neighborhoods or quieter communities with room to spread out. Local schools and year-round recreation make it a welcoming place to raise a family. The Canadian border is about 30 minutes away, Watertown International Airport is about 15 minutes away, and Syracuse Hancock International Airport is about an hour south.

With Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River, the Thousand Islands, and the Adirondack Mountains within reach, each season brings something different to do. Spend a summer day boating or fishing in the Thousand Islands, or visit Boldt Castle on the St. Lawrence River. In winter, head to nearby ski areas or the Tug Hill region for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling. Local YMCA facilities offer recreation year-round, including indoor swimming.

For more area information, visit the Jefferson County Chambers of Commerce directory.