Emergency Medicine Physician - St. Lawrence Region
Overview
- Location
- SLH - CPH Main (40)
- Schedule
- Full-time: twelve 12-hour shifts per month (144 hours monthly); shift times vary by hospital between 7a–7p, 7p–7a, and 8a–6p
- Practice
- Hospital Emergency Departments within Rochester Regional Health - St. Lawrence Region · Hospitals
Role summary
Rochester Regional Health in the St. Lawrence Region seeks full-time Emergency Medicine Physicians to work twelve 12-hour shifts monthly across three hospitals with varying patient volumes and admission rates. The position offers an hourly base rate plus potential variable pay, comprehensive benefits including sign-on bonus, relocation, malpractice tail coverage, and visa sponsorship, using Epic EMR.
What the posting highlights
- Physician and APP (Advanced Practice Provider) coverage; APP coverage hours specified per site
- Care setting: Primarily emergency department care with 15% admission rate at the Trauma III Potsdam ER; lower admission rates at other hospitals
- Patient population: Diverse patient population with community ties in Northern New York
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Compensation
- Compensation model
- Base salary paid hourly ($265.00-$315.00 per hour) with potential eligibility for variable compensation including productivity and/OR value-based clinical incentives and bonuses
- Bonus / incentives
- Sign-on bonus and potential variable compensation including productivity and/or value-based clinical incentives · Sign-on bonus and variable pay per health system practices, no specific amount stated
Benefits named in the posting
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Visa sponsorship opportunities
Employer
Rochester Regional Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital Emergency Departments within Rochester Regional Health - St. Lawrence Region
- Facility type
- Hospitals
- Trauma level
- Potsdam ER is Trauma Level III center; others are critical access hospitals
- Patient population
- Diverse patient population with community ties in Northern New York
- EHR
- Epic
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $265–$300 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Full-time: twelve 12-hour shifts per month (144 hours monthly); shift times vary by hospital between 7a–7p, 7p–7a, and 8a–6p
- Shift type
- 12-hour shifts
- Patient volume
- At Potsdam ER: 27,000 annual visits, physicians average ~1.32 patients/hour; Massena ER: 15,000 annual visits, physicians average ~1.34 patients/hour; Gouverneur ER: 11,000 annual visits, physicians average ~1.18 patients/hour
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Primarily emergency department care with 15% admission rate at the Trauma III Potsdam ER; lower admission rates at other hospitals
- Coverage model
- Physician and APP (Advanced Practice Provider) coverage; APP coverage hours specified per site
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- yes
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- First seen
- 3 wk ago
- Last verified
- 5 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
Emergency Medicine Opportunity Join Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region Practice Medicine Where Your Work Truly Matters – With the Support of a Collaborative Health System and the Feel of a Close-Knit Community. At Rochester Regional Health , we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Our physicians are empowered to build meaningful patient relationships, collaborate with supportive colleagues, and thrive both professionally and personally in one of the most scenic and welcoming regions of New York State. The St. Lawrence Region offers the perfect balance of purpose-driven medicine and quality of life — where you can make a lasting impact in a close-knit community while enjoying the natural beauty, affordability, and lifestyle flexibility that are increasingly hard to find elsewhere. Why Join Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region? Practice With Purpose Serve a diverse patient population with strong community ties Enjoy a collaborative environment with experienced clinical teams Opportunity for autonomy while remaining connected to a large, integrated health system Access to advanced technology, specialty support, and system-wide resources Exceptional Quality of Life Located in Northern New York along the St. Lawrence River, our communities offer Easy access to the Adirondack Mountains Proximity to Canada, including quick trips to Ottawa and Montreal Four-season outdoor recreation including boating, hiking, skiing, fishing, and camping Affordable housing and short commute times Family-friendly communities with excellent schools and welcoming neighborhoods A slower pace of life without sacrificing access to modern amenities Position Highlights Specialty: Emergency Medicine Physician We welcome both experienced physicians and new graduates who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered emergency care. Qualifications Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (Board Eligibility required within 5 years of residency completion) Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based patient care Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment Schedule Full-time schedule consists of twelve 12-hour shifts per month (144 hours monthly) Potsdam ER Shift Times 7a–7p or 7p–7a 8a – 6p (double physician coverage) 36 hours of physician coverage and 22 hours of APP coverage daily APP Coverage Includes 10a–10p 6p-4a Physicians average approximately 1.32 patients per hour Accepts transfers from Massena and Gouverneur Hospitals Trauma III Trauma Center Primary Stroke Center Annual Volume: 27,000 visits Admission Rate: 15% Massena ER 7a-7p or 7p-7a 24 hours of physician coverage and 12 hours of APP coverage APP shift 9a-9p Physicians average 1.34 patients per hour Significantly less busy nights Critical access hospital Annual Volume: 15,000 visits Admission Rate: 9% Gouverneur ER 7a-7p or 7p-7a Physicians average 1.18 patients per hour Generally lower acuity with significantly less busy nights Critical access hospital Annual Volume: 11,000 visits Admission Rate: 3% Additional Details EMR: Epic Compensation & Benefits We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your career and well-being: Competitive base salary: $265.00-$300.00 per hour* Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement savings plan with employer contribution Malpractice insurance with tail coverage Visa sponsorship opportunities available Pay Summary The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full-time applicant. It may be modified in the future and may be eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. In addition to the base pay range, certain provider positions may be eligible for variable compensation in accordance with health system pay practices. This may include productivity and/or value-based clinical incentives, bonus compensation, or other forms of variable pay. About Rochester Regional Health Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving communities across Western and Northern New York. With a commitment to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and innovation, we are dedicated to uplifting humanity through the care of our patients and one another. The St. Lawrence Region includes Canton-Potsdam Hospital Massena Hospital Gouverneur Hospital Multiple outpatient practices and specialty services throughout the region Discover a Career — and a Lifestyle — You’ll Love If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your life outside of work is just as important as your life inside it, we invite you to explore a future with Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region. Apply Today Rochester Regional Health Careers EDUCATION DO, MD LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS Physician - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE $265.00 - $315.00 CITY Potsdam POSTAL CODE 13676 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related…