Physician - Hematology/Oncology - St. Lawrence Region
Listed compensation
$450k-$750k
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Job Description
Hematology/Oncology 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: Hematology/Oncology 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 and communication skills
- Interest in building long-term patient relationships within the community
Opportunity Details
- Primarily outpatient oncology and hematology practice with inpatient consult responsibilities as needed
- Diagnose and manage a broad range of hematologic and oncologic conditions
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to cancer care
- Opportunity to develop and grow oncology services within the region
- Supportive nursing, infusion, and ancillary care teams
- Practice Location
- Canton-Potsdam Hospital Center for Cancer Care
- 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: $600,000 - $750,000*
- 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.
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
$450,000.00 - $700,000.00
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 primarily manage outpatient oncology and hematology patients while providing inpatient consults as needed. They will work within a multidisciplinary team to diagnose and treat a broad range of conditions while helping to grow regional oncology services.
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Physician Career Context
In New York, the Oncology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$434k (25 salary observations; 79 listings), vs ~$435k nationally (272 salary observations; 1,471 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $450k–$750k | Oncology median $463k (middle half $354k–$550k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $434k median in New York | $435k nationally (about the same)25 state / 272 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$556k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in New York | 47 active | 653 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New York physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology hiring demand | #21 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed |
| New Oncology listings | 424 in the last 30 days | 318 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend | +5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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