Live Near Canada, Practice With Purpose | $600K+ Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Scenic Northern New York
Listed compensation
$400k-$700k
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $400k–$700k | Anesthesiology median $450k (middle half $350k–$600k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$510k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Anesthesiology listings in New York | 53 active | 792 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 80% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $400k sign-on | New 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 289 in the last 30 days | 273 the 30 days before (+6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology pay trend | +2.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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