Dermatology Physician

Dermatologist/Mohs Surgeon Opportunity: Watertown, NY Located 70m to Syracuse, 50m to Canadian borderPosition Details

• Full-time
• Medical dermatology opportunity to join a strong physician-led team including a Board-Certified Dermatologist/Mohs Surgeon, three experienced dermatology Physician Assistants, two Nurse Practitioners and an experienced support staff
• Employee of Medical Center, a 290 bed not-for-profit hospital located in Watertown, New York
• General dermatology practice with minimal cosmetic procedures
• Ready-made practice panel replacing a very busy departing dermatologist
• Newly developed office space with large exam/procedure rooms, photodynamic therapy, and injectable cosmetics. Hospital operating room access, if needed
• Medical Staff of 190 physicians representing 42 specialties; offering a solid referral base
• Catchment population: 250,000
• Very appreciative patient population making for a rewarding career
• Co-located, hospital-based comprehensive cancer center, Fall 2018
• Teaching opportunities with accredited ACGME/AOA Family Medicine & Internal Medicine
• Accepts H1B Visas
Compensation Package Highlights
• $650,000 Annual Base Salary, plus WRVU Incentive Program
• $50,000 Signing Bonus
• $20,000 Annual Educational Loan Repayment
• $15,000 Relocation Reimbursement
• $3,000 Annual Continuing Education Stipend, plus 5 Paid Days Off
• Twenty-nine (29) days paid time off
• Health insurance, individual or family, 80% paid
• Occurrence medical liability insurance; $1.3 Million each/$3.9 million aggregate
• 401k and 403b financial planning option; Employer pension plan contribution
• NYS medical license and DEA registration paid
Qualifications
• Board Certification American Board of Dermatology; or actively in process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Appreciation for Patient Centered Care
• Ability to work within Team
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 larger system, financially stable
• Committed to providing outstanding patient care and support
Location Highlights
• Close proximity to Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and Adirondack Mountains
• Breathtaking region offers excellent four-season recreation for the outdoor enthusiast
• Easy access to urban areas
• Safe community, with the added benefit for a low cost of living
• Strong educational systems
• Diverse cultural opportunities
• A great place to live and raise a family

Location Watertown, NY offers safe and attractive neighborhoods, quiet rural areas, affordable housing, light traffic, first-rate school systems and a gorgeous landscape, all combined with easy accessibility to major metropolitan areas. We are a half hour from the Canadian border. Watertown International Airport (ART) is just a short 15-minute drive, and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is an hour south. Home to The St. Lawrence Seaway, you will find one of natures true wonders: The Thousand Islands. Take a boat tour of the Thousand Islands with a visit to Boldt Castle, owned by George C. Boldt, proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Boating, swimming, scuba diving and fishing are popular pursuits throughout the Thousand Islands. Watertown has four YMCA fitness centers in the area with endless recreational activities for kids and adults - including indoor swimming! Our local ski area is a gathering spot during the winter for family and friends, offering ski/snowboarding lessons for all ages. At the foot of the Adirondacks, the Tug Hill Region gets as much as 300 inches of snow annually and is the perfect place for skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, snowshoers, and snow lovers of all ages. In addition, nearby Fort Drum, home of the US Armys 10th Mountain Division, brings to the region a sense of diversity and patriotic pride!