New York - Orthopedic Surgery - (52793)
New York, NY, United States
New York - Orthopedic Surgery
University Health Network / Hospital in northern New York seeks a BE/BC orthopedic surgeon to join its hospital-based practice. The Orthopedic team consists of 4 orthopedic surgeons and 5 Physician Assistants.
This position roughly entails 50% clinical specialty, 25% general orthopedics and 25% trauma. The preference for the clinical specialty is hip/knee, hand and/or upper extremity. The incoming physician would provide coverage at the hospital as well as at its affiliate Medical Center located one hour away.
Call would be roughly 1:5 and is shared among the group members according to their FTE. Call is only covered at the main facility.
The surgeon taking this position would have set block time per week with opportunities to expand OR time with patient growth. The hospital is a certified Level III trauma center that works closely with Medical Center, a Level I trauma center 1 hour away, to provide orthopedic trauma support for northern NY. Practice in a collaborative environment in new state-of-the-art space with access to the latest technology.
The incoming physician will be employed by the University Health Network Medical Group. The position offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefit package including relocation and loan repayment assistance.
The Hospital
The Hospital is part of a six-hospital network serving northern NY and VT. They are a 300-bed community hospital located in the northeastern region of New York State serving a catchment area of approximately 170,000. The facility includes a 14-bed state-of-the-art critical care unit and 9 state-of-the-arts OR's.
The Community
This is a picturesque community of 38,000 located on Lake Champlain (6th largest lake in the country) and at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. It is one of the prime gateways between the US and Canada. You can readily travel in and out by highway, train, plane or boat. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, this is the place to be. Water, mountains, parks, beaches and trails are right at your fingertips. You will also find plenty of apple orchards, vineyards and microbreweries along our roadways. You will often hear residents boast about living where others vacation!
This small city is very family oriented offering both public and private schools. Secondary educational opportunities include both the State University of New York/Plattsburgh and Clinton Community College. It is an extremely friendly community where everyone is warmly welcomed and celebrated. With our proximity to the French-speaking Province of Quebec, visitors are treated to many bilingual signs, menus and hospitality staff. This centuries old city is rich in history dating back to the Revolutionary war.
The cost of living is just below the national average.
When you are looking for new adventures, you can easily travel to Montreal, Burlington, VT and the Lake Placid Olympic Village, which are all within an hour's drive.
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