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Rochester Regional Health
Potsdam, New York

Physician - Hematology/Oncology - St. Lawrence Region

OncologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$450k-$750k

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Posted 2mo ago

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosisMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based medicineEpic EMRInfusion managementInpatient consultation

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).

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$450k–$750kOncology 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 powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in New York47 active653 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNew 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed
New Oncology listings424 in the last 30 days318 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Oncology pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 652 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
Vision
Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
Visa Sponsorship

Living in Potsdam

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k≈ 0.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,187/mo≈ 3% 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.