Rome Memorial Hospital in Rome, New York is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join its emergency department at a 130-bed acute care facility with more than 130 years of community service. The hospital is an affiliate of St. Joseph's Health, a non-profit regional health system headquartered in Syracuse, offering the clinical depth and collegial infrastructure of a larger network while maintaining a community-focused practice environment. The position comes with structured mentorship and access to one of the largest clinician practice organizations in the country.
Perks and Benefits
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Access to free CME and professional development resources through an affiliated clinician institute
- Formal mentorship program supporting APC growth and clinical confidence
- Association with a nationally recognized, leading emergency medicine clinician practice
Practice Highlights
- 130 licensed acute care beds supporting a full-service inpatient campus
- 80-bed skilled nursing facility on the same campus, broadening the patient care continuum
- Service lines include general medical and surgical care, pediatric care, intensive care, obstetrics, post-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, and senior behavioral healthcare
- Comprehensive outpatient services complement the inpatient and emergency volume
- Practice grounded in evidence-based medicine with access to current medical technology
- Affiliate of St. Joseph's Health (Syracuse, NY) — a non-profit regional system with resources and subspecialty depth beyond a standalone community hospital
- Non-profit mission-driven organization with more than 130 years of continuous community service
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience
- Active New York State license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a community emergency department, including medical, surgical, pediatric, and behavioral health presentations
About the Community
Rome is a mid-sized city in Oneida County in the Mohawk Valley region of central New York, situated approximately 45 minutes west of Syracuse and within easy reach of the Adirondack Park — one of the largest protected wilderness areas in the contiguous United States. The area offers a low cost of living relative to major Northeast metros, strong public and private school options, and year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, fishing, and boating on the nearby lakes and rivers. Rome's blend of small-city accessibility, regional healthcare infrastructure, and proximity to both Syracuse and the Adirondacks makes it a compelling destination for clinicians seeking quality of life alongside meaningful clinical work.