Job Description
At Rochester Regional Health, emergency medicine is more than a specialty—it’s a calling. Our Emergency Medicine Physicians serve as the first point of hope for patients and families during their most critical moments. Here, your expertise is amplified by a supportive team, advanced technology, and a health system genuinely committed to meaningful, community-centered care.
Why Build Your Emergency Medicine Career With Us?
Immediate, Life-Changing Impact
Step into a role where every decision counts. Our physicians receive:
- A $50,000 sign-on bonus
- Up to $100,000 in loan repayment
- Fully covered relocation package
- Practice Environment Designed Around You
Choose from five distinct Emergency Departments, each offering unique patient volumes (21,500–125,000 annually) and diverse settings with 8–72 beds. Whether you thrive in a fast-paced trauma environment or a community-focused ED, there is a perfect fit for your career style.
Leading With Innovation
Work in one of the Top 40 Busiest EDs in the U.S., supported by advanced diagnostic systems, integrated clinical workflows, and real-time decision tools that elevate both speed and accuracy.
Future-Focused Stability
Enjoy a defined pension plan, ensuring long-term financial security while you grow professionally within a forward-thinking health system.
How We Empower You to Excel
Collaborative Care Culture
Our emergency departments operate with a seamless, multidisciplinary model—partnering with advanced practice providers, specialists, nurses, and support staff who share your commitment to exceptional patient care.
Leadership & Innovation Opportunities
Whether you’re driven to improve trauma protocols, guide quality initiatives, teach upcoming physicians, or shape ED operations, Rochester Regional Health provides a platform to lead and innovate.
Compassion at the Core
Our team treats every patient—and every colleague—with respect, dignity, and genuine empathy. You will join a culture that feels like family.
Life in Rochester, New York
Rochester is consistently ranked highly for quality of life, including earning #9 on Forbes’ Best Quality of Life Cities. The region offers:
- Affordable living
- Top-tier education
- Scenic lakes, parks, trails, and four-season recreation
- A strong arts & culture community
- It’s a great place to build both a career and a fulfilling personal life.
Candidate Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
- H1B visa sponsorship available
- Eligible degrees include MD or DO
- Must hold a New York State Physician License (NYSED)
- Must meet departmental physical requirements (light work)
Compensation
Hourly Pay Range: $205 – $265
Compensation is determined by:
Training & experience
- Specialty and certification
- Internal equity
- Location
- Contractual considerations
- Additional incentives and pay components may apply.
About Rochester Regional Health
With more than 19,000 employees, Rochester Regional Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in Western, Northern, and Finger Lakes New York. Our mission is to deliver accessible, high-quality care while continually innovating to meet the evolving needs of our communities.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing accommodations as needed.