Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician at Summit Recruiting Group

Orthopedic Hand Surgery job opening in Watertown, NYLocated in Northern New York, 70 miles from SyracusePractice Highlights:Hospital Employed, start-up practice with plans to build to six (6) surgeons with APPs offering a wide spectrum of general and specialized ortho servicesCall schedule- 1:4, serving one hospital, minimal trauma emergencies Office conveniently located nearby hospital campusCatchment population: 250,000Large network of providers offering a strong referral baseServing the military men and women from nearby Fort Drum, home to the 10th Mountain Army DivisionEmergency orthopaedic admissions provided by Hospitalist Service, with consult to OrthoOperating Rooms were newly constructed in 2010, two dedicated Ortho operating rooms working back to back to enhance efficiencies, block schedulingEstablished robotic surgery program since 2012, upgraded to da Vinci Xi in 2019 Teaching opportunities are extended with accredited ACGME/AOA family medicine and internal medicine residency training programsA very appreciative patient population offers a professionally rewarding careerPackage Highlights:Starting base $560,000 - $610,000 (in addition to WRVU bonus model)Signing bonus: $50,000Education Loan repayment: $20,000 each yearRelocation reimbursement: $10,0004-year contractA generous benefits packageQualifications:Board Certification/Board Eligibility requiredValues patient-centered care and has desire to work within a team modelDemonstrates top-notch interpersonal skills in addition to excellent clinical skillsAble to provide surgical case log indicating active experience over the past two yearsEnthusiastic and motivated to provide the best possible care and outcomesAbout Medical Center:290-hospital beds; medical staff of 180 physicians representing 42 specialtiesLargest community-based hospital in Northern New YorkCommitted to meeting the healthcare needs of the residents living in Northern New YorkNewly constructed (2018) Walker Center for Cancer Care a state of the art comprehensive cancer center, soon to affiliate with Roswell Park Care NetworkNewly added hospital wing for obstetrical and childrens inpatient care (2019)Construction for new service line: Womens Wellness and Breast Care outpatient services (2019)Not-for profit, not affiliated with larger system, financially stableCommitted to providing outstanding patient care and supportAbout Northern New York State: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 ones 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