Palliative Care Physician | Join Established team at our Tertiary Care Hospital |Flexible Call Schedule PSLF Eligible

Redefine Compassion. Elevate Care: Join Our Palliative Care Team

At Rochester Regional Health (RRH), Palliative Care is more than a service—it’s a calling to transform the patient and family experience while advancing innovative models of care. Every connection you make, every life you touch, and every treatment you plan contributes to shaping the future of healthcare. Guided by our mission of uplifting humanity through community care, you’ll have the support and resources to achieve your boldest ambitions. For Every Team and Every Dream, We’re Here for It.

Why Palliative Care Physicians Thrive Here

• Care with Purpose: You’re not just managing symptoms; you’re transforming lives by providing compassionate care across the continuum.
• Collaborative Excellence: Join a well-established team with a system-wide presence, including 8 Palliative Care Physicians, 10 APPs, a Chaplain, 3 Social Workers, and 2 Nurse Navigators. Benefit from robust interdisciplinary collaboration in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Comprehensive Scope of Practice:

• Provide specialty palliative and hospice care across a variety of settings: inpatient service, outpatient clinics, and community-based hospice care.
• Work closely with oncology, pulmonary, and other specialties to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.
• Contribute to our expanding outpatient program that serves patients across a broad medical spectrum.
• Engage in meaningful teaching opportunities within our Palliative Care Fellowship Program.

Flexible Schedules & Shared Call: Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with shared call coverage to maintain work-life balance.

Dedicated Resources: With clinical oversight of the largest system-owned hospice in Monroe County, you’ll have the tools and resources needed to provide exceptional care.

Competitive Compensation and PSLF Eligibility: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, RRH qualifies as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer, offering significant financial relief to physicians with student loans.

Location Matters: This position is based at Rochester General Hospital, our flagship tertiary care center, where you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative and innovative team.

Rochester: A Community That Cares for You

Rochester is a city built for balance—offering big-city amenities with small-city convenience. With a reasonable cost of living, minimal traffic, and easy access to nature, it’s no wonder Rochester ranks #9 on Forbes’ list of cities with the best quality of life.

This Is Your Legacy of Care
If you’re ready to make an impact, lead with compassion, and leave a legacy of healing, we’re here for you.  Apply today and join us in transforming the future of palliative care, one patient at a time.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes and beyond. The system provides care from 150 locations, including five hospitals, more than 100 primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers and ambulatory campuses, innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing, a wide range of behavioral health services, and ACM Medical Laboratory, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. 

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Rochester has been ranked the 3rd best place to live in New York and as the 26th best place to live among the 150 most populous metro areas in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. The Rochester region's suburbs feature excellent public and private schools, and a variety of housing options. The Rochester region offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities year-round, including the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, GeVa Theater Center, Rochester International Jazz Festival, as well as easy access to Manhattan, Boston, Washington, DC and Philadelphia, the Adirondacks and the Finger Lakes.