Description
Redefine Emergency Surgery. Redefine Your Career.
Emergency General Surgeon
Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY
Rochester Regional Health – We’re Here for It.
At Rochester Regional Health, surgical care isn’t just about what happens in the OR—it’s about uplifting humanity through care for our community. As part of a physician-managed, nationally recognized system (Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare), you’ll deliver life-saving care on a high-functioning, surgically fulfilling service—with the time, tools, and team to do it right.
This isn’t just a job. It’s your next step in shaping the future of Emergency General Surgery.
Your Impact Starts Here
Be Part of Something Bigger:
Join a stable, collegial, and proactive Emergency General Surgery team with three experienced, skilled surgeons who set a high standard for care—and for supporting each other.
Work That Challenges and Rewards:
Handle a steady flow of acute, high-interest surgical cases with access to dedicated OR time, robust APP support, and a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Shape the Future of Surgery:
Play a leading role in developing our upcoming General Surgery Residency Program (expected within 2 years) and mentor the next generation of surgical leaders.
A System Built for Balance:
Practice where professional excellence and personal well-being go hand in hand—with a leadership team that listens, invests, and builds around your success.
What You’ll Do
- Provide urgent surgical care for complex conditions like appendicitis, cholecystitis, bowel obstruction, ischemic bowel, and more.
- Collaborate with hospitalists, emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, and nursing teams to ensure seamless, integrated care.
- Utilize both open and minimally invasive techniques for acute surgical presentations.
- Contribute to resident and student education, multidisciplinary quality initiatives, and innovation in emergency surgery.
What You Bring
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery
- Fellowship training (Surgical Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery, or Trauma) ideal, but not required
- Minimum 3 years of independent Emergency General Surgery experience required
- NYS Medical License (or eligibility)
- Expertise in acute surgical care with strong clinical judgment under pressure
- Passion for teamwork, patient-centered care, and teaching
We Invest in You
- Competitive compensation with sign-on bonus
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility through our nonprofit 501(c)(3) status
- Fully covered relocation package
- Defined Pension Plan for long-term financial stability
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, CME, malpractice (with tail), and PTO
- Academic affiliation and teaching opportunities
- A workplace designed for impact and fulfillment—not burnout
Why Rochester?
Ranked #9 by Forbes for Quality of Life, Rochester offers a rare blend of city sophistication and natural beauty. From hiking the Finger Lakes to savoring an award-winning culinary scene, you’ll find a vibrant, affordable community for you and your family.
Why Rochester General Hospital?
As the flagship hospital of Rochester Regional Health, Rochester General is a 528-bed tertiary care facility proud to be an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Geriatric Surgery Verified Program. Here, you’ll collaborate with respected surgical specialists in a culture driven by excellence and compassion.
We’re not just building surgeries—we’re building futures.
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
This is your chance to redefine your future, shape a residency, and elevate surgical care with a team that’s here for you.
Apply now and redefine what it means to practice Emergency General Surgery with excellence and heart.
