<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Access to free CME and professional development resources through an affiliated clinician institute</li> <li>Formal mentorship program supporting APC growth and clinical confidence</li> <li>Association with a nationally recognized, leading emergency medicine clinician practice</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>130 licensed acute care beds supporting a full-service inpatient campus</li> <li>80-bed skilled nursing facility on the same campus, broadening the patient care continuum</li> <li>Service lines include general medical and surgical care, pediatric care, intensive care, obstetrics, post-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, and senior behavioral healthcare</li> <li>Comprehensive outpatient services complement the inpatient and emergency volume</li> <li>Practice grounded in evidence-based medicine with access to current medical technology</li> <li>Affiliate of St. Joseph's Health (Syracuse, NY) — a non-profit regional system with resources and subspecialty depth beyond a standalone community hospital</li> <li>Non-profit mission-driven organization with more than 130 years of continuous community service</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience</li> <li>Active New York State license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a community emergency department, including medical, surgical, pediatric, and behavioral health presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>