<p>A well-resourced, state-of-the-art acute care facility in Ilion, New York — in the greater Utica region — is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician for independent contractor engagement. The 373-bed hospital, backed by the Wynn Family Foundation, represents a significant investment in advancing healthcare delivery for this region, featuring modern amenities and a heliport for air transport capability. This is a compelling opportunity for an EM physician seeking a high-quality practice environment with strong local and regional leadership support.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) status with flexibility inherent to that engagement model</li> <li>Comprehensive professional liability insurance coverage included</li> <li>Generous relocation assistance provided</li> <li>CME support with access to a dedicated physician learning institute</li> <li>Opportunities for additional benefits including supplemental insurance and retirement plan options through established partnerships</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>373-bed acute care facility — a substantial regional hospital with broad inpatient service capacity</li> <li>State-of-the-art facility backed by significant philanthropic investment through the Wynn Family Foundation</li> <li>On-site heliport enabling air medical transport for high-acuity and time-sensitive cases</li> <li>Cutting-edge amenities and infrastructure designed to support advanced, high-quality emergency care delivery</li> <li>Strong local and regional physician leadership structure providing day-to-day operational and clinical support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active New York State medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of community and regional emergency department acuity, including air-transport-level cases</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ilion is a small city in Herkimer County situated along the Mohawk Valley, approximately 15 miles east of Utica and within comfortable driving distance of Albany and Syracuse. The region offers a genuinely affordable cost of living, four-season outdoor recreation — including access to the Adirondacks, Finger Lakes, and Erie Canal trail system — and a tight-knit community feel that appeals to physicians seeking a slower pace without sacrificing cultural and recreational amenities. Families benefit from proximity to quality schools and the broader Utica metro area's dining, arts, and healthcare infrastructure.</p>