Gastroenterologist

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.

EDUCATION:

DO, MD

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

Physician - NYS Office of Professions

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:

$700,000.00 - $750,000.00Potsdam13676

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.