Rome Memorial Hospital is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its emergency department in Rome, New York. This 130-bed non-profit acute care facility — serving the community for more than 130 years and affiliated with St. Joseph's Health system based in Syracuse — offers a broad clinical environment spanning general medical and surgical care, pediatric care, intensive care, obstetrics, and senior behavioral health. Independent contractor (1099) status, 12-hour physician shifts, and an optional adjunct faculty appointment at New York Medical College make this a compelling opportunity for a clinician who values both practice flexibility and academic engagement.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure for independent contractors (1099 engagement)
- Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
- Relocation assistance provided
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Access to benefit partnerships covering health and wellness, additional insurance lines, tax planning, asset protection, investment options, and retirement plans
- Candidate referral incentive program
- Health and wellness program membership
Practice Highlights
- 12-hour physician shifts with independent contractor scheduling flexibility
- Option to hold adjunct faculty appointment at New York Medical College
- Full-service acute care campus: 130 licensed acute care beds plus an 80-bed skilled nursing facility
- Broad inpatient service lines on-site: general medical and surgical, pediatric, intensive care, obstetric, long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, and senior behavioral healthcare
- Comprehensive outpatient services complement the inpatient campus
- Evidence-based practice culture supported by the latest medical technology
- Affiliate of St. Joseph's Health, a regional non-profit health system headquartered in Syracuse — providing strong system-level resources and subspecialty support
- Exceptional local and regional emergency medicine leadership support
- Membership in a national Patient Safety Organization with access to a network of emergency medicine experts
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active New York State medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity across adult, pediatric, and obstetric presentations
About the Community
Rome is a mid-sized city in Oneida County in the Mohawk Valley region of central New York, offering a low cost of living relative to the broader state and a strong sense of community rooted in more than a century of local history. The area provides easy access to the Adirondack Park — one of the largest protected natural areas in the contiguous United States — as well as the Finger Lakes wine region, making it an attractive base for outdoor enthusiasts and those who appreciate four-season recreation. Syracuse, a major regional hub with an international airport, academic medical centers, and a full range of urban amenities, is approximately 45 minutes to the east.