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Build a Sustainable Practice. Care for Your Community. Join Our General Surgery Team.

Rochester Regional Health is seeking an experienced General Surgeon to join a well-established, community-based surgical program serving patients at Unity Hospital. Rooted in the communities we serve, this role is ideal for a surgeon with independent practice experience who values clinical autonomy, teamwork, and delivering high-quality care across every stage of life.

Guided by our purpose to uplift humanity through care for our community, you will step into a stable general surgery practice with a strong elective case mix, balanced call structure, and the support of experienced colleagues and advanced practice providers. We are committed to treating patients — and each other — with respect, dignity, and compassion, and to fostering an environment where surgeons can build meaningful, long-term careers.

The Opportunity

Clinical Practice

• Maintain a busy, well-supported general surgery practice covering inpatient, outpatient, elective, urgent, and emergent cases.
• Provide general surgery consultative services, including Emergency Department coverage.
• Participate in a 1:4 call rotation with clear expectations and reliable support.
• Work within streamlined clinical operations that allow you to focus on patient care.
• Serve as one with fellow surgeons, APPs, and care teams, contributing to a collaborative and respectful clinical environment.

Program & Team Support

• Practice within a system that cares like family, offering strong OR resources, dedicated surgical teams, and robust ancillary support.
• Contribute to a culture that values shared accountability, open communication, and mutual respect.
• Offer informal guidance and collaboration that supports team growth and high-quality care delivery.

What We're Looking For

• MD or DO, Board Certified in General Surgery.
• Minimum of 3 years of independent General Surgery practice experience (required).
• Eligible for New York State medical licensure.
• Broad general surgery skill set aligned with community-based practice.
• Professional, team-oriented approach grounded in respect and collaboration.

What We Offer

Practice & Professional Support

• Competitive compensation with productivity and value-based incentives.
• Predictable call schedule and support for work-life balance.
• Modern surgical facilities and strong trauma capabilities.
• A stable, physician-led environment that values experience and clinical judgment.

Culture & Belonging

• A workplace culture centered on respect, dignity, and treating the whole person.
• A health system rooted in its community, where physicians build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues.
• A collaborative environment that reflects our commitment to serving as one and embracing tomorrow, today through thoughtful innovation.

EDUCATION:

• DO
• MD

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Physician - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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.

About Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes and beyond. The system provides care from 150 locations, including five hospitals; more than 100 primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers and ambulatory campuses; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and ACM Medical Laboratory, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. The Rochester region's suburbs feature excellent public and private schools, and a variety of housing options. The Rochester region offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities year-round, including the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, GeVa Theater Center, Rochester International Jazz Festival, as well as easy access to Manhattan, Boston, Washington, DC and Philadelphia, the Adirondacks and the Finger Lakes. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran