<p>Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, NY is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its 24-hour emergency department — the sole hospital serving Putnam County and the surrounding communities of northern Westchester and southern Dutchess counties. This 164-bed acute care facility offers a broad surgical and specialty platform, including da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive spine and orthopedic procedures, stroke care, and a full maternity service, giving the emergency physician a well-resourced inpatient team to hand off to. Carmel sits roughly 60 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, offering genuine Hudson Valley lifestyle with easy access to New York City.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Flexible clinical scheduling designed to support work/life balance</li> <li>CME access with exclusive educational resources, live events, and a national online community of emergency medicine physicians</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and peer referral program</li> <li>Leadership development pathways including Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), Coach Development Academy (CDA), Women in Leadership (WIL), and the National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC)</li> <li>Defined career progression into local, regional, and national leadership roles</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>24-hour emergency department at the only hospital in Putnam County — sole regional safety net for a multi-county catchment</li> <li>164-bed acute care hospital with medical, surgical, psychiatric, and emergency service lines</li> <li>Advanced surgical services on campus: da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive orthopedics, minimally invasive spine surgery, and bariatric surgery</li> <li>Stroke care program providing neurological backup for time-sensitive emergency presentations</li> <li>3D mammography, maternity care, and psychiatric services available within the same facility</li> <li>Four outpatient physical rehabilitation satellite facilities extending the hospital's regional footprint</li> <li>Referral catchment spanning Putnam, northern Westchester, and southern Dutchess counties — a broad and diverse patient population</li> <li>Established since 1964, with deep community ties and institutional stability</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active New York State medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Clinical comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including medical, surgical, psychiatric, and obstetric presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Carmel is the county seat of Putnam County, situated in the Hudson Valley approximately 60 miles north of Midtown Manhattan — close enough for a day trip to the city, far enough to enjoy a genuinely different pace of life. The region offers four-season outdoor recreation including hiking in Hudson Highlands State Park, boating on Lake Mahopac, and access to the Appalachian Trail, alongside well-regarded public schools, a low-density suburban character, and a cost of living meaningfully below that of the New York City metro core. For physicians who want proximity to a world-class city without living in it, Putnam County is a compelling base.</p>