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Rochester Regional Health
Potsdam, New York

Live Near Canada, Practice With Purpose | $600K+ Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Scenic Northern New York

AnesthesiologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$400k-$700k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Anesthesiologist 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 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: Anesthesiologist
  • Open to experienced providers or new graduates (Board Certified or Board Eligible within 5 years of completing residency)
  • Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

Candidate Skills

  • Comfortable with obstetric anesthesia
  • Comfortable placing central lines – particularly for use in the ICU
  • Will occasionally be called to assist with airway management in the ED and ICU
  • Standard OR procedures to include thoracic anesthesia (no hearts, vascular, heads, spines, sick kids)
  • Comfortable with basic regional procedures
  • Will perform anesthesia on all ages
  • Position Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Gouverneur Hospital, Massena Hospital

Schedule: Regular OR hours are 7:30am – 3:30pm

Main site (CPH) runs 7 rooms per day: 4 in the main OR and 3 in the Leroy Outpatient Center

Call Coverage Requirements/Call Schedule

Call Schedule: 1:4 call. SU-FR CRNA takes primary call and Anesthesiologist is back-up. Saturday Anesthesiologist is on primary call and CRNA is back-up

Call Frequency: SU-FR back-up call anesthesiologist typically receives 0-1 calls/night (10% of time). SA for primary call 2-4 calls/night (typically OB)

EMR: Epic

Compensation & Benefits

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

  • Competitive base salary: $600,000 + 5% Quality Bonus*
  • 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.

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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

$400,000.00 - $700,000.00

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

The anesthesiologist will perform standard OR procedures, including thoracic anesthesia and obstetric anesthesia, while providing patient-centered care across all age groups. They are also responsible for assisting with airway management in the ED and ICU and maintaining on-call coverage.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible within 5 years of residency completion and demonstrate proficiency in central line placement and regional anesthesia. The role requires a commitment to high-quality clinical care and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative health system.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

AnesthesiologyClinical collaborationEpic EMR

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 80% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$550k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $510k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$400k–$700kAnesthesiology median $450k (middle half $350k–$600k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$510k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in New York53 active792 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 80% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$400k sign-onNew York Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings289 in the last 30 days273 the 30 days before (+6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend+2.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.4
Better work-life than 30% of Anesthesiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 791 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Rochester Regional Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Visa sponsorship opportunities

Living in Potsdam

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,187/mo≈ 4% 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.