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United Health Services
Walton, New York

Family Medicine Physician - Walton, DVH

Family MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

Compensation Range: $275K–$344K

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Job Description

Position Overview

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking an excellent physician for a clinic on the campus of a critical-access hospital, on the western edge of the Catskills, in beautiful Walton, New York.

This traditional inpatient/outpatient practice is set in a friendly town where your patients are your neighbors. A strong sense of community is fostered and treasured. The primary care practice consists of family medicine physicians, advance practice providers and psychiatric nurse practitioners.

Multiple outpatient specialties available on-site. The practice is located adjacent to the hospital — a 25-bed medical and short-term rehab unit, with a 24/7 Emergency Department. Ancillary services available on site-include: lab, cardiopulmonary and imaging services.

Both inpatient and outpatient PT, OT, speech, cardiac and pulmonary rehab. On-site outpatient pharmacy. Call: One week approximately every two months for the primary care practice only. Competitive salary guaranteed and full benefits, CME stipend, vacation and paid occurrence-based malpractice.

Must be board eligible or certified.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit

UHS Primary Care Walton

Annual Compensation Range

$275,240 - $344,100

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  • Must have completed an ACGME accredited residency program.
  • Accepting J1 and H1B candidates.

UHS is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization operating 500 beds: Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center (the area’s Level II Trauma Center), Binghamton General Hospital, Chenango Memorial Hospital, Delaware Valley Hospital, Professional Home Care. Teaching opportunities are available with the UHS Family Practice and Internal Medicine residents, Endocrinology, Geriatrics and Sports Medicine fellows, transitional year students, as well as 3rd and 4th year medical students on rotation from Upstate Medical University.

Salary Range: $275,240 - $344,100 Annually

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Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

​Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

​Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

​A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

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About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive family medicine services in both inpatient and outpatient settings at a critical-access hospital campus. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of providers to deliver high-quality primary care to the local community.

Requirements

Must be board eligible or certified in family medicine and have completed an ACGME accredited residency program. The role is open to J1 and H1B visa candidates.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient careOutpatient careClinical diagnosticsPatient managementElectronic health recordsCommunicationMedical documentationTreatment planningPreventive medicine

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine Physician - Walton, DVH at United Health Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 19,720 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

In New York, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$241k (85 salary observations; 168 listings), vs ~$263k nationally (1,235 salary observations; 5,776 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$310k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $287k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,390 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Walton

Median resident rent
$771/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About United Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Binghamton, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary guaranteed
Full benefits
CME stipend
Vacation
Paid occurrence-based malpractice
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
PTO
403(b) retirement plan with company match