Thoracic, Thoracic Surgery - $665K + No Cardiac + Strong Volume

Job DescriptionSamaritan Medical Center | Watertown, NYHigh Income. Focused Thoracic Practice. Advanced Technology.Join a hospital-employed thoracic surgery role with a strong referral network, cutting-edge technology, and a clear focus on thoracic procedureswithout the demands of cardiac surgery.Compensation & Benefits$665,000 Base Salary + WRVU Incentives (4-year contract)$50,000 Signing Bonus$20,000 Annual Loan Repayment$15,000 Relocation Assistance$3,000 CME Stipend + 5 CME Days29 Days Paid Time OffComprehensive benefits including retirement, pension, and malpractice with tailPractice HighlightsNon-cardiac thoracic surgery focusHospital-employed position with strong institutional supportWork alongside a well-established team of 5 Pulmonary/Critical Care physiciansUnopposed market with strong referral volumeCatchment area of 250,000 patientsAdvanced Technology & FacilitiesDa Vinci Xi robotic surgical systemRobotic bronchoscopy platform with real-time visualization and precision controlVideo-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) capabilitiesEstablished lung cancer screening programOn-site comprehensive cancer center (opened 2018)Additional OpportunitiesTeaching opportunities through ACGME/AOA-accredited residency programsCollaborative, multidisciplinary approach to thoracic oncology and pulmonary careCandidate QualificationsBoard Certified in Thoracic SurgeryIdeally 510 years of experienceStrong clinical, surgical, and interpersonal skillsTeam-oriented, patient-centered mindsetWhy Watertown, NY?Affordable living, safe communities, excellent schoolsClose to Lake Ontario, Thousand Islands, and the AdirondacksYear-round outdoor recreation and easy access to CanadaWhy This Opportunity?This is a rare opportunity to practice pure thoracic surgery in a high-demand, well-supported environment with excellent compensation and access to advanced technologywithout the complexity of cardiac cases.stration paid