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Rochester Regional Health
Potsdam, New York

Physician - Pediatrician - St. Lawrence Region

PediatricsIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$300k

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Job Description

Pediatrician Opportunity

Join Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region

Practice Medicine With a Lifelong Impact in a Close-Knit Community – From First Steps to Milestones, Be There for Every Moment That Matters

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: Pediatrics
  • Open to experienced providers or new graduates (Board Certified or Board Eligible within 5 years of completing residency)
  • Position Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital – Canton Pediatrics Practice or Potsdam Pediatrics Practice
  • Schedule: Flexibility in schedule to meet a 40-hour work week
  • Practice Setting: Outpatient pediatrics with newborn and pediatric inpatient rounding and call
  • Call Requirement is one 24-hour hospital only call per week (5p-5p) and 1:4 to 1:6 weekend hospital-only call
  • EMR: Epic
  • Team Structure: Collaboration with St. Lawrence Region Physicians, APPs and clinical support staff as well as other RRH System Physicians and providers
  • Opportunities for 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 $200,000-300,000*
  • 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

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

$250,000.00 - $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 pediatric care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including newborn rounding and hospital call coverage. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, APPs, and clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be a DO or MD and be Board Certified or Board Eligible within 5 years of residency completion. A valid New York State medical license is required to practice.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical carePatient roundingInpatient careOutpatient careEpic EMRMedical decision-makingEmergency response

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pediatrician - St. Lawrence Region at Rochester Regional Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics — ranked against 745 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

In New York, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$224k (53 salary observations; 118 listings), vs ~$246k nationally (348 salary observations; 2,165 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 47 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 70% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in pediatricsranked against 745 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$250k–$300kPediatrics median $215k (middle half $210k–$275k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New York vs national$224k median in New York$246k nationally (−9%)53 state / 348 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$255k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New York46 active752 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 70% no call · 53% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+10.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Implied production pay~$202k$48/wRVU × 4,200 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (745 Pediatrics listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 12 employers
4
<$230k
5
$230k-270k
3
$270k-310k
5
$310k-350k
1
$373k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Relocation assistance
41% this job
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
Loan repayment
24%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 745 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

Productivity Incentive Bonus
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≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,187/mo≈ 6% 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.