Practice in Beautiful St. Lawrence Region, Family Medicine Physician | Visa Sponsorship Available | Rochester Regional Health

Build a Meaningful Career. Enjoy an Exceptional Quality of Life.

Join Rochester Regional Health and discover a career where your expertise makes a difference, your colleagues feel like family, and your life outside of medicine matters.

At Rochester Regional Health, we believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional physicians. We empower our providers to build lasting patient relationships, collaborate with dedicated clinical teams, and grow professionally within a supportive, integrated health system.

Located in the beautiful St. Lawrence Region of Northern New York, our communities offer an opportunity to practice meaningful medicine while enjoying an affordable lifestyle, welcoming neighborhoods, and year-round outdoor recreation.

International candidates are welcome to explore this opportunity, with visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates. Whether you are an experienced physician or completing your residency, Rochester Regional Health offers an opportunity to build your career while making a lasting impact on the health of the community.

Why Join Rochester Regional Health?

Practice Medicine with Purpose

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families while enjoying the support and resources of an established health system.
• Build long-term relationships with patients in a community-focused primary care practice.
• Collaborate with experienced physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), and dedicated clinical support staff.
• Enjoy opportunities for clinical autonomy while benefiting from system-wide resources and specialty support.
• Access modern technology, an integrated electronic medical record (Epic), and opportunities for professional development.
• Explore opportunities for mentorship and program development.

Visa Sponsorship Available

• We welcome qualified physicians interested in building their medical careers in the United States.
• Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.
• International applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Our team can discuss applicable sponsorship pathways and eligibility during the recruitment process.
• Visa sponsorship is subject to candidate eligibility, position requirements, and applicable immigration regulations.

Enjoy an Exceptional Quality of Life

• Discover a lifestyle that combines professional fulfillment with the beauty and convenience of Northern New York.
• The St. Lawrence Region offers:

Stunning natural surroundings: Enjoy the St. Lawrence River, the Adirondack Mountains, and beautiful regional landscapes.

• Four-season recreation: Experience boating, hiking, fishing, skiing, camping, and other outdoor activities.
• International access: Enjoy proximity to Canada, including opportunities for trips to Ottawa and Montreal.
• Affordable living: Benefit from comparatively affordable housing and shorter commutes.

Welcoming communities: Find family-friendly neighborhoods, local amenities, and communities where you can build lasting connections.

More time for life: Enjoy a relaxed pace of living without giving up the professional resources and support of a larger health system.

Position Highlights

• Specialty: Primary Care – Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Location: Canton Family Practice, Canton, New York
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
• Practice Setting: Outpatient primary care
• Team Structure: Collaborative practice with primary care physicians, APPs, and clinical support staff
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Call Requirements: Continuity-of-care call responsibilities
• Experience: Experienced physicians and eligible new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Qualifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible within five years of completing residency, consistent with position requirements
• Immigration Support: Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates

Competitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefits

We recognize the value physicians bring to their patients and communities. Rochester Regional Health offers a competitive compensation package and benefits designed to support your professional success and personal well-being.

• Base salary: $200,000–$300,000
• Productivity-based incentive opportunities
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Visa sponsorship opportunities for eligible candidates

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Compensation Disclaimer: The listed base pay range represents a good-faith estimate of potential base compensation for a successful full-time applicant and may be modified in the future.

Actual compensation depends on factors including experience, qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and applicable contracts.

Eligible positions may offer additional compensation, including productivity-based, value-based clinical incentives, bonuses, or other variable pay, in accordance with health system policies.

About Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving communities throughout Western and Northern New York. We are committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, innovation, and supporting the people who make exceptional healthcare possible.

• Our St. Lawrence Region includes:
• Canton-Potsdam Hospital
• Massena Hospital
• Gouverneur Hospital
• Multiple outpatient practices and specialty services throughout the region
• Through collaboration, community engagement, and a commitment to high-quality care, we work to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Imagine a career where you can practice medicine with purpose, build meaningful patient relationships, enjoy a competitive compensation package, and experience the quality of life that Northern New York has to offer.

Whether you are an experienced physician looking for a new opportunity or an eligible international candidate ready to explore practicing in the United States, Rochester Regional Health invites you to discover what your future could look like in the St. Lawrence Region.

Make a difference in your patients' lives. Build your future with Rochester Regional Health.

Reach out to Gwen Davis gwen.davis@rochesterregional.org

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 - $350,000.00

City

Canton

Postal CODE

13617

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, 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.