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Rochester Regional Health
Potsdam, New York

Physician - Family Medicine - St. Lawrence Region

Family MedicineIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200k-$300k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Primary Care (Family Medicine/Internal Medicine) Opportunity
  • Join Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region
  • Practice Medicine Where Your Work Truly Matters – Meaningful Medicine in a Community That Feels Like Family

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 ties
  • Enjoy a collaborative environment with experienced clinical teams
  • Opportunity for autonomy while remaining connected to a large, integrated health system
  • 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: Primary Care (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine)
  • Open to experienced providers or new graduates (Board Certified or Board Eligible within 5 years of completing residency)
  • Position Location: Canton Family Practice (Canton, NY)
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
  • Call Coverage Requirements: Continuity of care call required
  • Practice Setting: Outpatient clinic working with Primary Care Physicians, APPs, and clinical support staff
  • EMR: Epic
  • Opportunities for mentorship, and program development available

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your career and well-being:

  • Base salary range of $200,000-300,000*
  • Productivity incentive opportunity
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Visa sponsorship opportunities available
  • Pay Summary

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full-time applicant. It may be modified in the future and may be eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. In addition to the base pay range, certain provider positions may be eligible for variable compensation in accordance with health system pay practices. This may include productivity and/or value-based clinical incentives, bonus compensation, or other forms of variable pay.

About Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving communities across Western and Northern New York. With a commitment to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and innovation, we are dedicated to uplifting humanity through the care of our patients and one another.

  • The St. Lawrence Region includes:
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital
  • Massena Hospital
  • Gouverneur Hospital
  • Multiple outpatient practices and specialty services throughout the region
  • Discover a Career — and a Lifestyle — You’ll Love

If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your life outside of work is just as important as your life inside it, we invite you to explore a future with Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region.

Rochester Regional Health Careers

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

$200,000.00 - $300,000.00

City

Potsdam

Postal CODE

13676

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population within an outpatient clinical setting. Collaborate with an integrated team of physicians, APPs, and clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DO or MD degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible within five years of residency completion. The role requires a valid New York State medical license and the ability to perform moderate physical clinical tasks.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationElectronic medical recordsPatient assessmentClinical decision makingEmergency responseCollaborationCommunication

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Rochester Regional Health ranks #7 of 15 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,492 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$232k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in New York91 active2,609 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings2,153 in the last 30 days1,432 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+5.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Rochester Regional Health#7 of 15 for payTop Employers work-life index
Implied production pay~$427k$50/wRVU × 8,530 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,492 Physician roles listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Family Medicine - St. Lawrence Region at Rochester Regional Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,492 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

49 jobs · 41 employers
11
<$275k
10
$275k-315k
15
$315k-355k
10
$355k-395k
3
$395k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 41 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
72% this job
CME allowance
65%
Relocation assistance
44% this job
Loan repayment
28%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,625 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Rochester Regional Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, New York
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Productivity Incentive Opportunity
Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Contribution
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

Living in Potsdam

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,187/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.