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Orthopedics Physician

Britt Medical Search Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Watertown, NY Full-time Orthopedic Surgeon

At a glance

Orthopedic Surgeon role posted by Britt Medical Search, a recruiter. Watertown, NY · full-time · $685,000 a year.

SalaryStated by Britt Medical Search
$685,000
Pay for this role, in USD per year, as stated in the listing.
This role, from Britt Medical SearchOur estimate for the market: $585,000–$685,000Median $685,000
The range includes the market median of $685,000 for orthopedic surgeon roles in Watertown, NY.
Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $685,000. Last updated Oct 12, 2026.
RoleOrthopedic Surgeon
LocationWatertown, NY
EmploymentFull-time
Pay$685,000
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.

What you'll do

  • Provide orthopedic care for bread-and-butter cases and complex injuries, with complex cases transferred elsewhere
  • Join a practice serving one hospital and one clinic, with dedicated operating-room blocks, flip rooms and a Mako Robot
  • Consult on orthopedic patients admitted by the hospitalist team
  • Support subspecialty practice growth and take part in teaching through accredited programs

What you bring

  • You hold BE or BC status as an orthopedic surgeon

Who this fits

This hospital-employed role suits an orthopedic surgeon joining 2 surgeons and 3 Physician Assistants, with plans to build to 5 full-time surgeons. Call is 1:4, with additional pay beyond the 4-year contract.

From the recruiter

Seeking BE/BC Orthopedic Surgeon to join talented team in northern NY.

  • Hospital Employed practice joining 2 other surgeons with 3 Physician Assistants
  • Full support of subspecialty practice growth
  • Building to 5 full-time surgeons
  • Supports one hospital in one clinic
  • Level III trauma center, bread, and butter Ortho, complex injuries shipped out
  • Hospitalist team admits ALL patients, Ortho is a consulting service
  • OR: Dedicated block time, flip rooms, Mako Robot
  • Catchment Area: 250,000, also serving nearby Fort Drum, home of the 10 th Mountain Division
  • Teaching opportunities are available with accredited ACGME/AOA programs


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Annual salary: guarantee $685,000 (in addition to WRVU bonus model)
  • Signing bonus: $100,000
  • Education Loan repayment: $20,000 each year
  • Relocation expense reimbursement: $20,000
  • Call 1:4 with additional pay beyond
  • 4-year contract
  • Excellent benefits package

Area:

Experience the natural beauty of Northern New York and the Thousand Islands Region. We offer close proximity to Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and Adirondack Mountains. Our breathtaking region offers excellent four-season recreation for the outdoor enthusiast! There is easy access to urban areas. This is a safe community, with the added benefit for a low cost of living. Strong educational systems, and diverse cultural opportunities, make this community a great place to live and raise a family.

  • 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

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