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Syracuse, New York

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

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$275k-$900k

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Job Description

Syracuse, NY – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
  • Candidates wanting to work in an academic setting with current residents desired.
  • Current NY state license is a plus.
  • Visa Candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Practice

  • St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center – Syracuse, New York
  • STEMI Receiving Center and Primary Stroke Center with TNK capabilities.
  • 280-bed facility with a 54-bed Emergency Department including 12 fast track.
  • Annual volume of 56,000 with approximately 160 patients per day.
  • Wonderful staff and culture.
  • Large cardiovascular patient population with a 24/7 cath lab as well as heart failure and chest pain accreditation.
  • Full sub-specialty backup excluding ophthalmology and neurosurgery.
  • 24/7 neurologist coverage, in person and teleneurology.

The Community

Syracuse, New York, offers a vibrant mix of urban convenience and natural beauty, making it a fantastic place to work and call home.

Located in Central New York, it boasts landmarks like the Erie Canal Museum and the Carrier Dome, home to Syracuse University’s renowned sports teams, especially basketball.

Residents enjoy diverse activities, from shopping at Destiny USA, one of the largest malls in the country, to exploring nearby Finger Lakes wine country or Onondaga Lake Park.

Seasonal weather brings snowy winters, colorful autumns, fresh springs, and warm summers, providing year-round recreation opportunities.

Syracuse’s strong sense of community, affordable cost of living, and a growing job market in healthcare make it perfect to raise a family.

With a rich history, cultural events like the New York State Fair, and proximity to nature, Syracuse is truly special.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients within a 280-bed facility and 54-bed emergency department. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex cases, including cardiovascular and stroke emergencies.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. A current New York state medical license is preferred, and the role is open to visa candidates.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical leadershipSTEMI managementStroke careTNK administrationCardiovascular patient managementCath lab coordinationAcademic teachingClinical collaborationEmergency department operations

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 30 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 80% have no call, 10% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $544k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 6 employers

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
42% this job
Relocation assistance
17%
Sign-on bonus
8% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 0.9
Below most Emergency Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 979 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Syracuse

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$219k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,541/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Syracuse, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
HSA
Life and AD&D Coverage
401k with high tax reduction
Annual Profit Distribution
EAP and Travel Assistance