Oncology - Medical Job at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY

Medical Oncology – Directorship Opportunity (Optional)

Samaritan Medical Center – Watertown, New York

Compensation & Benefit Highlights

• Year 1 salary: $510,000, plus a WRVU productivity model
• Years 2–4 salary: $550,000
• Signing bonus: $50,000
• Education loan repayment: $20,000 annually
• Relocation reimbursement: $15,000
• Comprehensive benefits package

Practice Highlights

• New Directorship opportunity available (optional)
• The Walker Center for Cancer Care is affiliated with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY
• Physicians are employed by Roswell Park
• Join a collegial team of three board-certified medical oncologists
• Call schedule: 1:3
• Convenient on-campus location at Samaritan Medical Center
• Catchment population: 250,000
• Large, established referral network
• Proudly serve military personnel from nearby Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division
• Emergency oncologic admissions handled by Hospitalist Service, with oncology consult
• Teaching opportunities through ACGME/AOA-accredited Family Medicine and Internal Medicine residency programs
• Highly appreciative patient population provides a deeply rewarding practice environment

The Walker Center for Cancer Care

• State-of-the-art facility, opened in 2018
• Comprehensive oncology services—diagnosis, treatment, support, survivorship, palliative and end-of-life care
• Access to clinical trials, pathways, and protocols via affiliation with Roswell Park
• Advanced technology and equipment
• Dedicated nurse navigation services
• All oncology services conveniently housed under one roof

Candidate Qualifications

• Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine with subspecialty certification in Medical Oncology and Hematology
• Passion for patient-centered care and team-based practice
• Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional clinical competence
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to excellent outcomes

About Samaritan Medical Center

• 290-bed community hospital; 190 physicians representing 42 specialties
• Largest community-based hospital in Northern New York
• Walker Center for Cancer Care – state-of-the-art comprehensive cancer center affiliated with the Roswell Park Care Network
• Newly expanded women’s and children’s services (2019)
• Not-for-profit, independent, financially stable organization
• Deep commitment to outstanding patient care

Living in Northern New York

Watertown, NY offers a high quality of life with safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, excellent schools, and minimal traffic. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy proximity to:

• The Thousand Islands – boating, fishing, scuba diving, and tours including Boldt Castle
• Adirondack and Tug Hill regions – skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, and year-round recreation
• Four YMCA facilities and abundant community activities
• Close proximity to major destinations:
• 30 minutes to the Canadian border
• 15 minutes to Watertown International Airport (ART)
• 1 hour to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)
• A vibrant military community centered around Fort Drum, adding diversity and patriotic spirit