Infectious Disease Physician

A broad clinical practice with room to grow

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Infectious Disease physician to join our employed physician team at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York.

This opportunity combines inpatient and outpatient care, outpatient antibiotic therapy, teaching and research, with a weekday schedule and no night shifts. You’ll work with a collaborative team and have opportunities to develop interests in infection prevention, epidemiology and clinical leadership.

Status: Full time
Primary location: Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY
Department: Infectious Disease

Your practice

• Alternate between one week of inpatient service and one week of outpatient clinic.
• Practice general Infectious Disease, with opportunities to participate in outpatient antibiotic therapy (OPAT) and antibiotic stewardship.
• Provide coverage at multiple outpatient locations while maintaining a primary practice site at Rochester General Hospital.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers and experienced nursing staff, including a dedicated HIV nurse practitioner.

A shared, collaborative team

Weekend call and rounding are shared across the physician group. The current rotation is approximately every other weekend, with the team working toward less frequent coverage as staffing grows. Call is described as low volume and primarily by telephone; physicians round in the hospital when assigned to the weekend rotation.

The group values individualized clinical practice, schedule flexibility and collaboration in coordinating coverage.

Teaching, research and leadership

• Teach and mentor: Work with Infectious Disease fellows, Internal Medicine residents and medical students. Participate in grand rounds, didactics and board review.
• Contribute to research: Engage in research on respiratory viruses, including RSV, influenza and human metapneumovirus. NIH-sponsored work examines epidemiology, immunology and clinical impact, particularly among older adults and other high-risk populations. Related work includes molecular diagnostic testing and potential vaccine development.
• Grow into leadership: Explore opportunities in infection prevention and epidemiology, including potential leadership roles such as RGH and Eastern Region Infection Prevention Co-Chair and System Epidemiologist.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Additional compensation may be available for productivity above the applicable threshold
• Sign-on bonus
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans
• CME support and generous vacation time
• Fully covered relocation services

Visa candidates may be considered, subject to individual eligibility and sponsorship approval.

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:

$250,000.00 - $300,000.00Rochester14621

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, 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 medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.