Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician
Company: Summit Recruiting Group
Location: Watertown
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Orthopedic Hand Surgery job opening in Watertown, NY Located in
Northern New York, 70 miles from Syracuse Practice 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 services Call schedule- 1:4, serving one
hospital, minimal trauma emergencies Office conveniently located
nearby hospital campus Catchment population: 250,000 Large network
of providers offering a strong referral base Serving the military
men and women from nearby Fort Drum, home to the 10th Mountain Army
Division Emergency orthopaedic admissions provided by Hospitalist
Service, with consult to Ortho Operating Rooms were newly
constructed in 2010, two dedicated Ortho operating rooms working
back to back to enhance efficiencies, block scheduling Established
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 programs A
very appreciative patient population offers a professionally
rewarding career Package Highlights: Starting base $560,000 -
$610,000 (in addition to WRVU bonus model) Signing bonus: $50,000
Education Loan repayment: $20,000 each year Relocation
reimbursement: $10,000 4-year contract A generous benefits package
Qualifications: Board Certification/Board Eligibility required
Values patient-centered care and has desire to work within a team
model Demonstrates top-notch interpersonal skills in addition to
excellent clinical skills Able to provide surgical case log
indicating active experience over the past two years Enthusiastic
and motivated to provide the best possible care and outcomes About
Medical Center: 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 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 stable Committed to
providing outstanding patient care and support About 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
Keywords: Summit Recruiting Group, Rochester , Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician, Healthcare , Watertown, New York
