Hospitalist/Nocturnist - 7-On/7-Off Schedule near Oneida Lake, NY

Rome Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hospitalist or Nocturnist to join our close-knit, community-focused medical team in Rome, NY. This opportunity is ideal for physicians who value meaningful patient relationships, collaborative care, and practicing medicine where your work truly makes a difference.

You'll care for a diverse patient population in a supportive, well-staffed hospital setting that emphasizes physician well-being, teamwork, and balance-without the bureaucracy of large systems.

Position Highlights

• 7-On / 7-Off Block Schedule supporting work-life balance
• Competitive Base Salary: $270,000–$325,000 annually (based on role and experience)
• Hospitalist and Nocturnist Opportunities Available
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Strong Clinical, Nursing, and Administrative Support
• Physician-Led, Community-Based Practice Environment
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Malpractice coverage
• CME allowance and paid time off

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality inpatient care to adult patients
• Manage admissions, discharges, and daily patient care with an emphasis on continuity and communication
• Collaborate closely with nursing, case management, emergency medicine, and specialty services
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, clinical standards, and best practices
• For nocturnists: provide overnight admissions and cross-coverage with appropriate backup and support

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Eligible for New York State medical licensure
• Commitment to community-based care and patient-centered medicine
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• New graduates and experienced physicians welcome

Why Join Rome Health?

Rome Health is a trusted, independent health system dedicated to serving the residents of Rome and the surrounding rural communities of Oneida County. Our physicians enjoy a collegial culture, accessible leadership, and the opportunity to practice medicine the way it was meant to be practiced-focused on patients, not productivity metrics.

Here, you'll be known by name, not number, and your work will have a direct and visible impact on the community you serve.

About Rome, NY

Rome offers an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation, Syracuse, and the Adirondack Mountains-making it an ideal place to put down roots while enjoying a fulfilling medical career.

Ready to Learn More?

Apply today or schedule a confidential conversation:

Kelly Domizio, Provider Recruiter ? 315-338-7059 ?? Kdomizio@Romehealth.org

• Nestled in the middle of New York State, Rome is located near the foothills of the Adirondacks, which provides endless opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, camping, boating, skiing and fishing.
• Rome’s convenient access to Interstate 90, the Rome Amtrack Train station, Griffis International Airport, and Hancock International airport makes for effortless travel to destinations like New York City, Boston, and Florida. 
• Nearby colleges, universities and a vibrant Business & Technology Park provide employment for spouses. 
• Hamilton College, Utica University, Mohawk Valley Community College, SUNY Poly, Syracuse University and LeMoyne College are all within driving distance of Rome.
• There are approximately 70 different companies at the technology park, with jobs in finance, engineering and cybersecurity among the many opportunities for family.

Cost of Living and Schooling

• Rome and the surrounding Mohawk Valley offer an affordable cost of living, with housing costs averaging 86% lower than New York City, 33% lower than Hartford, CT, 29% lower than Albany, and 16% lower than Wilkes-Barre, PA.  
• An award-winning public school system and low crime rates make the region an ideal place to raise a family.

Entertainment

• Rome is home to the World Series of Bocce, and nearby in Utica, the Boilermaker is one of the largest 15K Road Races in the nation. 
• Within a 10-minute drive of the hospital lies Lake Delta State Park and Woods Valley Ski Resort.  Lake Delta offers lakeside living, a boat launch, a beach and a campground. 
• Woods Valley offers local skiing, snowboarding, tubing and a year-round festival venue. 
• In neighboring cities, you can enjoy a nationally accredited zoo, a large arts institute and museums, theaters, a sports/concert arena, numerous historical sites and entertainment options including the Turning Stone Resort and Casino, and the Adirondack Center, which plays home to Utica Comets hockey and Utica City FC indoor soccer.

• At Rome Health, we believe that truly great health systems should shape, sustain and support everyone who walks through their doors.
• That’s why we have the best doctors, technicians and caregivers in the region working with top-of-the-line technology to bring the most-current, experienced and empathetic care to right where you are.
• Rome Health is a hub of excellence in the center of the community.   
• You will be practicing in an environment where you can make an impact, where you can deliver the very best healthcare to the people who reside in the City of Rome and the surrounding rural communities in Oneida County.
• Our Mission at Rome Health is to provide quality healthcare with compassion. 
• Rome Health serves a population of approximately 80,000 in the Rome, NY area and its surrounding communities. 
• We are a comprehensive health care system with 130 acute care beds, an 80-bed skilled nursing facility, four primary care clinics, and specialty practices including orthopedics, obstetrics & gynecology, general and bariatric surgery, urology, pulmonology, neurology, and wound care, and a broad array of outpatient services.

Through a strategic affiliation with St. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse, Rome Health is in the unique position to collaborate with regional and national health system resources at the same time as retaining the flexibility and agility of an independent community health system.

Rome Health has enjoyed a unique position of growth and stability over the past few years, and is currently engaged in projects to expand surgical services and operating suites, enhance obstetrical services, update inpatient units, and expand access to primary care services.  Our award-winning long-term care, obstetrical, and emergency services have been recognized regionally and nationally, with a CMS five-star rating for our Residential Health Care Facility, Newsweek’s Best Maternity Hospitals recognition of our obstetrical services, and American Heart Association Gold Plus award for our emergency department.