Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Summit Recruiting Group; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 665,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare recruitment agency is offering a Thoracic Surgeon position in Watertown, NY. This role involves treating esophageal and thoracic disease with a focus on lung cancer. Qualified candidates should have 5-10 years of experience, board certification, and a passion for patient-centered care. The compensation package includes an annual salary of $665,000, a signing bonus, and comprehensive benefits. Join a supportive team in a vibrant community with ample outdoor activities.

Benefits

Signing bonus: $50,000

Education Loan repayment: $20,000 annually

Relocation reimbursement: $15,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of surgical experience with a focus on thoracic procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and surgical outcomes.
• Motivated to build a thoracic surgical service line.

Responsibilities

• Treat all facets of esophageal and thoracic disease.
• Manage lung cancer treatment using various approaches.
• Work with a well-organized office and other physicians.

Skills

Board Certification with American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Patient-centered care

Top-notch interpersonal skills

Surgical case log

Team-oriented work style

Job description

Overview

Thoracic Surgeon Opportunity: Watertown, NY. Located 70 miles to Syracuse and 50 miles to the Canadian border.

Position Details

• Treat all facets of esophageal and thoracic disease with emphasis on treatment and management of lung cancer using conventional as well as minimally invasive approaches
• Serving one hospital, emergency call is open to discussion
• Join a well-organized office shared with pulmonary medicine physicians
• Office conveniently located with a 5-minute drive to hospital campus
• Catchment population: 250,000
• Large network of providers offers a strong referral base
• Serving the military men and women from nearby Fort Drum, home to the 10th Mountain Army Division
• Operating Rooms were newly constructed in 2010
• Established robotic surgery program, upgraded to Da Vinci Xi, and Monarch robotic bronchoscopy system
• Teaching opportunities are extended with accredited ACGME/AOA family medicine and internal medicine residency training programs
• A very appreciative patient population offers a professionally rewarding career
• The demographics of the Watertown area, along with a relatively untapped market of Northern New York State, make this a solid opportunity to build a busy and well-sustained thoracic surgery service line
• Accepts H1B Visas

Compensation Package Highlights

• Annual Salary $665,000; with additional WRVU productivity model
• Signing bonus: $50,000
• Education Loan repayment: $20,000 each year
• Relocation reimbursement: $15,000
• 4-year contract with stable base
• A generous benefits package
• Center is proud of its reputation for offering market-driven salaries for its geographical region

Qualifications

• Holds Board Certification with the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Successful surgeon with five (5) to ten (10) years of experience
• Values patient-centered care and has desire to work within a team model
• Demonstrates top-notch interpersonal skills in addition to excellent clinical skills
• Able to provide surgical case log indicating active current experience
• Enthusiastic and motivated to build a thoracic surgical service line with superb outcomes

About the Group

• 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 a larger system, financially stable
• Committed to providing outstanding patient care and support

Location

Watertown, NY offers safe and attractive neighborhoods, quiet rural areas, affordable housing, light traffic, first-rate school systems and a picturesque landscape, with easy accessibility to major metropolitan areas. We are a half hour from the Canadian border. Watertown International Airport (ART) is a short 15-minute drive, and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is about an hour south. The region includes The St. Lawrence Seaway and the Thousand Islands, with opportunities for boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Fort Drum, home to the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division, adds diversity and patriotic pride to the region.