Physician - Pediatrician - St. Lawrence Region
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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in pediatrics | ranked against 745 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $250k–$300k | Pediatrics 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 power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in New York | 46 active | 752 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 70% no call · 53% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New 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 |
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