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Rochester Regional Health
Edwards, New York

Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Specialty - St. Lawrence Region

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$100k-$200k

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Job Description

  • Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) 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 providers 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 (NP or PA)
  • Looking for experienced providers with a background that allows them to work autonomously
  • Position Location: Gouverneur Hospital – Edwards Health Center (Edwards, NY)
  • Schedule: Flexibility in schedule to meet a 40-hour work week
  • Practice Setting: Outpatient clinic working with Primary Care Physicians, APPs, and clinical support staff
  • EMR: Epic
  • Opportunities mentorship available

Compensation & Benefits

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

  • Base salary range of $100,000–150,000*
  • Productivity incentive 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.

Rochester Regional Health Careers

Education

MS: Nursing (Required)

Licenses / Certifications

NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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

$100,000.00 - $200,000.00

City

Edwards

Postal CODE

13635

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 primary care services in an outpatient clinic setting while collaborating with physicians and clinical support staff. Manage patient relationships and utilize Epic EMR to deliver high-quality, autonomous clinical care.

Requirements

Requires a Master of Science in Nursing and current New York State Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse certifications. Candidates must be capable of performing moderate clinical tasks including patient positioning and physical assessments.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentElectronic medical recordsPatient relationship managementEmergency responsePhysical examinationMedical documentation

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Rochester Regional Health ranks #1 of 15 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 66% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Primary Care NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$200kPrimary Care NP median $167k (middle half $167k–$170k)48 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$139k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care NP listings in New York78 active1,211 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 66% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Primary Care NP hiring demand#16 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 29 days · 15% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 469 postings, 1,235 closed
New Primary Care NP listings489 in the last 30 days351 the 30 days before (+39%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Primary Care NP pay trend+7.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Rochester Regional Health#1 of 15 for payTop Employers work-life index
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

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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 6.1this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Primary Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 989 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Rochester Regional Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Productivity incentive bonus
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 Edwards

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$107k≈ 1.1× annual pay
Median resident rent
$840/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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