Nephrology Physician

Nephrologist Opening: Watertown, NY Located 70 miles from Syracuse and 50 miles from Canadian border Details: Full-time Permanent position Guaranteed Salary: $340,000 for two years with partnership track Signing bonus: $30,000 Signing Bonus $20,000 after completion of year two $10,000 after completion of year three Relocation reimbursement: $10,000 A generous benefits package Practice Highlights: Nephrology Associates of Watertown, located in beautiful Northern New York, has an excellent opportunity for NephrologistJoin a thriving practice that is going on its 25th anniversary providing comprehensive nephrology services to an appreciative communityOffice is an efficient modernized environment within a three minute drive to Samaritan Medical Center (details listed below)Nephrology admissions are provided by a robust Hospitalist service, with consult to nephrologyHemo/dialysis unit is adjacent to the office and includes 24 stationsOffice equipped with web-based electronic medical record and computer equipment for remote accessRadiology Services on siteCatchment population: 250,000Large network of providers offering a strong referral baseTeaching opportunities are extended with accredited ACGME/AOA family medicine and internal medicine residency training programs Qualifications: Holds Board Certification with the American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialty certification in Nephrology, or actively in processValues patient-centered care and has desire to work within a team modelDemonstrates top-notch interpersonal skills in addition to excellent clinical skillsEnthusiastic and motivated to provide the best possible care and outcomes About the Hospital: 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) Cancer Center a state of the art comprehensive cancer center, soon to affiliate with Roswell Park Care NetworkNewly 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 stableCommitted to providing outstanding patient care and support Location: 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.