Physician - Orthopedic Surgery - St. Lawrence Region

Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity

Join Rochester Regional Health - St. Lawrence Region

Practice Medicine Where Your Work Truly Matters - With the Support of a Collaborative Health System and the Feel of a Close-Knit Community.

At Rochester Regional Health, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Our physicians are empowered to build meaningful patient relationships, collaborate with supportive colleagues, and thrive both professionally and personally in one of the most scenic and welcoming regions of New York State.

The St. Lawrence Region offers the perfect balance of purpose-driven medicine and quality of life — where you can make a lasting impact in a close-knit community while enjoying the natural beauty, affordability, and lifestyle flexibility that are increasingly hard to find elsewhere.

Why Join Rochester Regional Health - St. Lawrence Region?

Practice With Purpose

• Serve a diverse patient population with strong community connections and a significant need for orthopedic services.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff.
• Enjoy professional autonomy while benefiting from the resources and stability of a large, integrated health system.
• Practice at a Level III Trauma Center and the only trauma center in St. Lawrence County.
• Access to advanced technology, specialty support, and system-wide resources

Exceptional Quality of Life

Located in Northern New York along the St. Lawrence River, our communities offer:

• Easy access to the Adirondack Mountains
• Proximity to Canada, including quick trips to Ottawa and Montreal
• Four-season outdoor recreation including boating, hiking, skiing, fishing, and camping
• Affordable housing and short commute times
• Family-friendly communities with excellent schools and welcoming neighborhoods
• A slower pace of life without sacrificing access to modern amenities

Position Highlights

• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Open to experienced orthopedic surgeons or new graduates
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible within five years of completing residency
  • Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
• Candidate Skills:
  • Broad-based orthopedic surgery practice with a diverse mix of operative and non-operative cases.
  • Opportunity to perform procedures including:
    • Total joint replacement
    • Reverse shoulder arthroplasty
    • Complex fracture and trauma care
    • Sports medicine procedures
    • Knee reconstruction and ACL repair
    • Foot and ankle surgery
    • General Orthopedic Procedures
  • Opportunity to develop subspecialty interests based on training and community need
  • Collaboration with primary care providers, emergency medicine physicians, rehabilitation services, and specialty consultants
  • Strong referral network throughout the St. Lawrence Region
• Schedule:
• Full-time position (4 days per week)
• Balanced mix of clinic, surgical, and call responsibilities
• Dedicated operating room block time available, with opportunity for additional OR access based on volume and practice growth.

• Robust administrative and clinical support infrastructure designed to maximize physician efficiency

• Call Coverage Requirements/Call Schedule:
• Shared 1:3 orthopedic call schedule
• Call structure designed to support physician well-being and work-life balance

• Advanced Practice Provider and hospital-based support available

• EMR: Epic

EDUCATION:

• MD
• DO

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Physician - NYS Office of Professions

*Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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