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Rochester Regional Health
Potsdam, New York

Physician - Neurology - St. Lawrence Region

NeurologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$350k-$500k

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Neurology 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: Neurology Physician

We welcome both experienced physicians and new graduates who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible (Board Eligibility required within 5 years of residency completion)
  • Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based patient care
  • Strong clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills
  • Interest in building long-term patient relationships within the community
  • Opportunity Details
  • Primarily outpatient neurology practice with inpatient consultation responsibilities

Diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of neurological disorders, including headaches, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuropathy, dementia, stroke follow-up, and neuromuscular conditions

Collaborate closely with primary care providers, hospitalists, rehabilitation services, and specialty care teams

  • Opportunity to help expand neurological services throughout the St. Lawrence Region
  • Supportive clinical staff and care coordination resources
  • Flexible scheduling options designed to support work-life balance
  • Practice Location

Canton-Potsdam Hospital Neurology Practice

  • Additional outreach opportunities throughout the St. Lawrence Region may be available
  • Additional Details
  • EMR Platform: Epic

Compensation & Benefits

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

  • Competitive base salary: $347,000 - $440,000*
  • 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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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

$350,000.00 - $500,000.00

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 physician will diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of neurological disorders in both outpatient and inpatient settings. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, patient-centered care and help expand neurological services in the region.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosisEvidence-based medicineOutpatient practiceEpilepsy managementHeadache managementDementia careEpic EMR

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Neurology - St. Lawrence Region at Rochester Regional Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Neurology — ranked against 491 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 43 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 63% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Neurology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in neurologyranked against 491 Neurology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$350k–$500kNeurology median $339k (middle half $305k–$358k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$394k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Neurology listings in New York20 active496 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 16% remote · 63% no call · 35% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Neurology hiring demand#14 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 48 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 144 postings, 138 closed
New Neurology listings181 in the last 30 days160 the 30 days before (+13%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Neurology pay trend−9.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (491 Neurology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
19% this job
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 491 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

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
Visa Sponsorship

Living in Potsdam

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,187/mo≈ 4% 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.