Physician - Emergency Medicine - St. Lawrence Region

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.

• 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

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

Specialty: Emergency Medicine Physician

We welcome both experienced physicians and new graduates who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered emergency care.

• 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

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%

• EMR: Epic

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

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.

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