Physician - Infectious Diseases

Potsdam, NY 13676

Specialty Infectious Diseases
Profession Physician

Bring your expertise to a region where you can build something meaningful.

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Gastroenterologist to practice in the St. Lawrence Region of Northern New York. Develop a practice, build lasting relationships with patients and referring providers, and help expand access to specialty care for communities across the region.

Experience the connection of community-based medicine while practicing with Rochester Regional Health resources and support behind you.

For a gastroenterologist seeking meaningful community impact and the backing of an integrated health system, the St. Lawrence Region offers an opportunity to build both a rewarding career and a distinctive Northern New York life.


Why St. Lawrence

  • Opportunity to build strong patient and referring-provider relationships
  • Visible impact in the communities you serve
  • Community-based practice with Rochester Regional Health support
  • Four-season Northern New York lifestyle with access to university communities and Canada

Build Your Practice and Strengthen Regional Care

  • Develop a practice aligned with community needs and your professional interests
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and regional clinical teams
  • Help improve local access to specialty care
  • Contribute ideas and expertise as regional services continue to develop

Community Practice. System-Level Connection.

  • Practice in a community-focused environment
  • Remain connected to colleagues and resources across Rochester Regional Health
  • Build relationships with regional referring providers and hospital teams

Your Practice

  • Primarily outpatient practice with inpatient consult responsibilities
  • Average clinic volume of approximately 18 22 patients per day
  • Diagnose and manage a broad range of gastrointestinal conditions
  • Perform endoscopic and other GI procedures
  • Collaborate with primary care providers, surgeons, hospitalists, and specialty teams
  • Help expand and shape GI services across the region
  • Practice at Canton-Potsdam Hospital and the Leroy Outpatient Center in Potsdam
  • Epic electronic medical record

Practice Location(s)

  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital and Leroy Outpatient Center (on CPH campus)

Schedule and Call

  • At least one dedicated procedure day per week
  • Procedures performed at the Leroy Outpatient Center and Canton-Potsdam Hospital
  • Operating room access for higher-acuity patients and advanced GI procedures
  • Shared 1-4 call schedule, including inpatient consults and procedural responsibilities

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base salary- $700,000 $750,000
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Visa sponsorship opportunities

Life in the St. Lawrence Region

  • Four-season recreation near the Adirondack Mountains and St. Lawrence River
  • Affordable housing and short commute times
  • Four university communities- Clarkson University, St. Lawrence University, SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Canton
  • Access to Ottawa and Montreal, approximately two hours away depending on location and border travel

Qualifications

  • Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology
  • Board eligibility required within five years of residency completion
  • Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care
  • Strong clinical and communication skills
  • Interest in building lasting relationships with patients and the community
  • We welcome applications from experienced physicians and new graduates.

Build Your Practice. Expand Access. Make an Impact.