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Rochester Regional Health
Greenfield, Massachusetts

Rheumatology, Physician Assistant - St. Lawrence Region

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$200k

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Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Rheumatology Opportunity

Join Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region

Practice Medicine With Purpose and Enjoy a Lifestyle That Inspires You

At Rochester Regional Health, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. Join a collaborative rheumatology team where you can build meaningful patient relationships, practice high-quality medicine, and make a lasting impact in a close-knit community — all while enjoying the unmatched beauty and lifestyle of Northern New York.

The St. Lawrence Region offers the rare opportunity to combine rewarding, patient-centered care with a balanced lifestyle, affordable living, and access to year-round outdoor recreation.

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:
  • A slower pace of life without sacrificing access to modern amenities
  • 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

Position Highlights

Specialty: Rheumatology Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

We welcome both experienced providers and new graduates who are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care.

Responsibilities Include

  • Outpatient Services
  • Conduct physical examinations and patient assessments
  • Obtain and document medical histories and symptoms
  • Evaluate patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal conditions
  • Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing
  • Develop and adjust treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
  • Monitor disease progression and medication effectiveness
  • Provide follow-up care, patient education, and chronic disease management

Additional Details

  • Primary Location: CPH Rheumatology Clinic
  • EMR: Epic

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package d

Esigned to Support Your Career and Well-being

Competitive base salary: $100,000-$150,000*

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.

Apply Today

Rochester Regional Health Careers

Education

BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

Licenses / Certifications

PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - 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

$100,000.00 - $200,000.00

City

Canton

Postal CODE

13617

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 Assistant will conduct physical examinations, assess patients, and develop treatment plans for individuals with autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions. They will also provide ongoing chronic disease management, patient education, and collaborate closely with supervising physicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree as a Physician Assistant and possess valid NYS and NCCPA certifications. The role requires the ability to perform clinical tasks involving physical movement and high sensory acuity in a patient-facing environment.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedical history documentationTreatment planningAutoimmune disease careMusculoskeletal assessmentEpic EMRClinical collaboration

Rheumatology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Greenfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Median resident rent
$1,107/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. 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

Competitive base salary
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Visa sponsorship opportunities
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required