Physician - Acute Care Surgeon

Emergency General Surgeon

Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY
Rochester Regional Health - Were Here for It

Shape the future of Emergency General Surgery with a physician-led, academically engaged team at Rochester General Hospital, part of Rochester Regional Healthnamed one of Beckers Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.

This is more than just a jobits an opportunity to redefine your future, grow professionally, and help shape the next generation of surgical leaders through residency development.

Position Highlights

• Join a collegial, stable team of 3 experienced Emergency General Surgeons
• Dedicated OR time for urgent/emergency cases
• Surgically fulfilling, high-acuity case mix including appendicitis, bowel obstruction, soft tissue infections, ischemic bowel, and more
• Strong Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support and efficient clinical workflows
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across specialties
• Be part of developing a new General Surgery Residency Program (launch expected within 2 years)
• Practice in a physician-led system with a clear commitment to professional growth and well-being

What You Bring

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery
• Fellowship training ideal, not required (Surgical Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery, or Trauma)
• Minimum 3 years of independent Emergency General Surgery experience required
• NYS Medical License or eligibility
• Commitment to patient-centered care, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of surgeons

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with sign-on bonus
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
• Fully covered relocation package
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan for long-term financial security
• Full malpractice coverage, including tail
• Generous PTO, CME allowance, and academic opportunities
• A collaborative, supportive practice environment built for long-term success

Why Rochester?

• Top 10 U.S. City for Quality of Life (Forbes)
• Affordable cost of living, vibrant arts scene, and easy access to the Finger Lakes, Adirondacks, and major metro areas like NYC and Boston

About Rochester General Hospital

Rochester General is a 528-bed tertiary care center, proud to be an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Geriatric Surgery Verified Program. We combine surgical innovation with compassionate, patient-centered caresupported by a collaborative surgical culture and system-wide commitment to excellence.

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