Nocturnist Physician – ICU Experience Required | St. Lawrence Region, NY

About the role

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Board Eligibility required within 5 years of residency completion)
• ICU experience required — at least 3 years of previous experience
• Experience with acute care management, rapid response evaluation, and critical care procedures
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based patient care
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Interest in building long-term patient relationships within the community

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient medical care as a full-time nocturnist
• Manage admissions, cross-coverage, rapid responses, and acute clinical issues during overnight shifts
• Collaborate closely with nursing staff, specialists, emergency medicine providers, and daytime hospitalist teams
• Provide ICU support and management in collaboration with critical care resources and system specialists
• Perform procedures based on training and experience
• Participate in flexible block scheduling designed to promote work-life balance
• Work within a supportive and collegial physician team environment
• Access system-wide specialty consultation and telemedicine support when needed

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $483,000
• 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

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.

Schedule

Night shift schedule with dedicated nocturnist coverage model; flexible block scheduling designed to promote work-life balance. Competitive shift-based compensation structure.

Location

Primary practice location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital. EMR Platform: Epic.

The St. Lawrence Region includes:

• Canton-Potsdam Hospital
• Massena Hospital
• Gouverneur Hospital
• Multiple outpatient practices and specialty services throughout the region