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Rochester Regional Health
Massena, New York

Nocturnist Physician Assistant - St. Lawrence Region

Hospital MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$181,125

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

SUMMARY You are the future of patient-focused medicine. With our new models of care, procedures, treatments and technologies, we empower advancement within you.

At St. Lawrence Health, an affiliate of Rochester Regional Health, our culture of ongoing improvement will enable you to deliver superior patient care and outcomes throughout northern New York. Join us to shape the future of medicine by doing incredible work that makes a difference.

STATUS: Full Time DEPARTMENT: Hospitalist -Nocturnist SCHEDULE: 7 On 7 Off Hospitalist experience required.

OFFERINGS: Full-Time Base Pay Range: $181,125* Compensation with salary guarantee, performance based-incentives, sign on bonus Relocation services Comprehensive benefits package, including 403(b) and 457(b) Paid malpractice insurance with full coverage *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 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.

Additional Job Description Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations EDUCATION: BS: Physician Assistant (Required) LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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: Massena POSTAL CODE: 13662 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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond.

The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.

It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing patient-focused medicine as a Nocturnist Physician Assistant within the Hospitalist department, utilizing new models of care, procedures, treatments, and technologies. The goal is to deliver superior patient care and outcomes throughout northern New York.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies and hold current certifications as a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) from NCCPA and a Registered Physician Assistant (RPA) license from NYSED. A minimum of hospitalist experience is required for this full-time position.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Productivity Incentives

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In New York, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$245k (46 salary observations; 160 listings), vs ~$305k nationally (413 salary observations; 3,295 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 48 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 7 employers

3
<$300k
15
$300k
5
$330k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
5% this job
CME allowance
5% this job
Relocation assistance
5% this job
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,189 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Massena

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$130k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$722/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Rochester Regional Health

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

Benefits & Perks

7 on/7 off schedule
Salary guarantee
Performance-based incentives
Sign-on bonus
Relocation services
Comprehensive benefits package
403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans
Paid malpractice insurance with full coverage