Infectious Disease Physician: Practice, Teach & Shape the Future of Care at Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY

Rochester Regional Health

1d • $250,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Infectious Disease physician to join its employed physician team at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. The role combines inpatient and outpatient care, outpatient antibiotic therapy, teaching, and research, with a weekday schedule and no night shifts. The physician will work with a collaborative team and may develop interests in infection prevention, epidemiology, and clinical leadership.

The practice alternates between one week of inpatient service and one week of outpatient clinic. The physician practices general Infectious Disease and may participate in outpatient antibiotic therapy (OPAT) and antibiotic stewardship. Coverage is provided at multiple outpatient locations, with Rochester General Hospital as the primary practice site. The team includes advanced practice providers and experienced nursing staff, including a dedicated HIV nurse practitioner.

Weekend call and rounding are shared across the physician group. The current rotation is approximately every other weekend, with the team working toward less frequent coverage as staffing grows. Call is described as low volume and primarily by telephone; physicians round in the hospital when assigned to the weekend rotation. The group emphasizes individualized clinical practice, schedule flexibility, and collaboration in coordinating coverage.

The physician will teach and mentor Infectious Disease fellows, Internal Medicine residents, and medical students, and participate in grand rounds, didactics, and board review. Research opportunities include work on respiratory viruses such as RSV, influenza, and human metapneumovirus. NIH-sponsored research examines epidemiology, immunology, and clinical impact, particularly among older adults and other high-risk populations. Related work includes molecular diagnostic testing and potential vaccine development. Opportunities to explore infection prevention and epidemiology leadership are also available, including potential roles as RGH and Eastern Region Infection Prevention Co-Chair and System Epidemiologist.

Visa candidates may be considered, subject to individual eligibility and sponsorship approval. The role is based at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Disease.
• DO or MD degree.
• Physician license from the New York State Office of Professions / New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient Infectious Disease care, alternating between one week of inpatient service and one week of outpatient clinic.
• Practice general Infectious Disease and participate in outpatient antibiotic therapy (OPAT) and antibiotic stewardship as applicable.
• Provide coverage at multiple outpatient locations while maintaining a primary practice site at Rochester General Hospital.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers and nursing staff, including a dedicated HIV nurse practitioner.
• Share weekend call and hospital rounding duties with the physician group; round in the hospital when assigned to the weekend rotation.
• Teach and mentor Infectious Disease fellows, Internal Medicine residents, and medical students.
• Participate in grand rounds, didactics, and board review.
• Engage in research opportunities related to respiratory viruses, epidemiology, immunology, clinical impact, molecular diagnostics, and potential vaccine development.
• Explore opportunities in infection prevention and epidemiology, including potential leadership roles.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $250,000–$300,000.
• Additional compensation may be available for productivity above the applicable threshold.
• Sign-on bonus.
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans.
• CME support.
• Generous vacation time.
• Fully covered relocation services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree