<p>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 full-spectrum clinical environment spanning general medical and surgical care, pediatric care, intensive care, obstetrics, sub-acute rehabilitation, and senior behavioral health. Physicians work 12-hour shifts as independent contractors with access to an adjunct faculty appointment at New York Medical College, making this a strong option for clinicians who want both clinical autonomy and an academic foothold in central New York.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation structure with 1099 independent contractor status</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Option to hold adjunct faculty appointment at New York Medical College</li> <li>Health and wellness program access</li> <li>Access to partnerships offering benefits, additional insurances, tax planning, asset protection, investment options, and retirement plans</li> <li>Candidate referral incentive program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>12-hour physician shifts with structured scheduling</li> <li>130 licensed acute care beds supported by an 80-bed skilled nursing facility on campus</li> <li>Full-service acute care campus: general medical and surgical care, pediatric care, ICU, obstetrics, sub-acute rehabilitation, senior behavioral healthcare, and a comprehensive outpatient services suite</li> <li>Evidence-based practice culture backed by the latest medical technology across all service lines</li> <li>Affiliate of St. Joseph's Health, a regional non-profit health system headquartered in Syracuse, NY — providing regional leadership infrastructure and subspecialty support</li> <li>Access to a national network of emergency medicine experts and a leading Patient Safety Organization</li> <li>Exceptional local and regional emergency medicine leadership support embedded in the practice</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active New York State medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a community acute care emergency department, including pediatric, obstetric, and surgical presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Rome is a mid-sized city in Oneida County in central New York, situated approximately 45 minutes from Syracuse and within easy reach of the Adirondack Park — one of the largest protected natural areas in the contiguous United States, offering year-round hiking, skiing, fishing, and lake recreation. The region features a low cost of living relative to major Northeast metros, well-regarded public and private schools, and a strong sense of community rooted in the area's deep historical significance, including Fort Stanwix National Monument. Physicians seeking a balanced lifestyle with genuine outdoor access, affordable housing, and proximity to a mid-size city will find Rome a compelling base.</p>