Provide anesthesia services across acute care hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, balancing personally performed cases with medical direction of CRNAs. Manage a broad case mix and participate in a physician-led department with a structured call rotation.
Requirements summary
Requires an MD or DO from an accredited institution and completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency. Must be board certified or eligible and licensed (or eligible for licensure) in New York State.
postgraduate degreeClinical Judgment
Job description
Rochester Regional Health | Rochester, NY Full-Time | Hospital & Ambulatory Practice A Sustainable, Physician-Led Anesthesia Practice At Rochester Regional Health, anesthesiologists practice in a physician-led department built around a highly engaged leadership structure and a collaborative care team model.
The focus is on fairness, flexibility, and creating a sustainable practice where physicians are supported in both their clinical work and their lives outside the OR.
With five hospitals and three ambulatory surgery centers located in close proximity, physicians benefit from clinical variety, schedule flexibility, and operational stability while maintaining meaningful control over their day-to-day practice.
Compensation & Incentives Competitive compensation model 5% annual quality incentive $100,000 sign-on bonus Additional $100,000 retention incentive paid over four years ($25,000 annually) 10 weeks of vacation Comprehensive benefits package including retirement, pension, malpractice coverage, CME, and relocation support What Physicians Value About This Practice Equitable physician pick system allowing anesthesiologists to select daily assignments — creating a true private practice feel within a stable employed model Balanced practice structure with approximately 50% personally performed cases and 50% medical direction supervising CRNAs Broad and diverse case mix including OB, neuro, vascular, orthopedics, regional, spine, uro/gyn, healthy pediatrics, and general surgery Optional involvement in teaching, quality initiatives, leadership, and departmental development Collaborative department of more than 50 anesthesiologists with stable leadership and consistently low turnover No non-compete clauses or exclusivity requirements Call & Schedule Structure The department prioritizes predictability, fairness, and post-call recovery to support long-term sustainability in practice.
Approximately one late call per week, typically ending between 5:00–7:00 PM during non-call weeks Three overnight calls every two months Approximately one weekend assignment every five weeks Overnight general call is in-house and primarily focused on labor & delivery coverage with emergent OR support Guaranteed post-call day after overnight call Additional weekdays off following weekend assignments Why Physicians Choose to Stay Physician-led culture with transparency and meaningful physician input Stable staffing model with long physician tenure and low turnover Environment that respects personal time and supports career longevity Strong community-based health system with long-term organizational stability Ability to build a long-term career without sacrificing flexibility or quality of life Life in Rochester, New York Rochester offers the advantages of a mid-sized city without the congestion, cost, or commute associated with larger metropolitan markets.
Physicians enjoy: Affordable housing and strong public schools Short commutes, with many physicians living within 15–20 minutes of all facilities Immediate access to the Finger Lakes region, including lakeside communities, wineries, hiking, boating, skiing, and year-round outdoor recreation A growing food, brewery, arts, and music scene Easy regional travel throughout the Northeast Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited institution Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology Eligible for licensure in New York State Fellowship training is welcomed but not required Let’s Connect This is an opportunity to practice in a collegial, physician-centered environment where anesthesiologists maintain autonomy, shape their schedules, and build long-term careers within a stable integrated health system.
Rochester Regional Health Purpose: Uplift Humanity through Care for our Community Vision: To become a national model of health and healing Values: Rooted in Community | Serve as One | Care Like Family | Embrace Tomorrow, Today EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: L - Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly; requires occasional 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: $400,000.00 - $600,000.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 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.
