Medical Director, Medical Short Stay Unit
Rochester Regional Health · Rochester, NY
Posted October 17, 2026
Rochester General Hospital · 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY, US, 14621
- Pay: $200,000 – $300,000 per year
- Employment: Full Time
- Location: Rochester General Hospital
- Rochester Regional Health Job ID: REQ_208160
Medical Director, Medical Short Stay Unit: Redefine Precision. Elevate Care. Drive Outcomes.
At Rochester Regional Health, our Medical Short Stay Unit (MSSU) empowers physicians to make decisive, evidence-based choices that transform patient experiences and drive superior health outcomes. As Medical Director, you’ll lead our MSSU team in delivering efficient, targeted care, reducing hospital admissions, and ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time. This role combines clinical leadership with operational oversight, offering you the chance to shape a patient-centered, results-driven model that enhances quality across our system. For Every Team and Every Dream, We’re Here for It.
Why You’ll Thrive Here
- Competitive Compensation: Annual salary split between administrative and clinical duties, rewarding both your leadership and patient care expertise.
- Incentive Compensation: Eligible for additional incentives based on clinical performance, recognizing your dedication to delivering high-quality, efficient care.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Access to a full range of health and welfare benefits as part of our physician benefit package.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Four weeks of vacation annually, supporting your work-life balance.
- Professional Development: Up to five days and an additional allowance each year dedicated to Continuing Medical Education and professional growth.
Premier Tertiary Care Setting
- Located at Rochester General Hospital, a 640-bed tertiary care facility, you’ll be at the forefront of specialized, high-impact care in a dynamic environment.
What You’ll Accomplish
- Optimize Patient Throughput: Effectively manage patient flow in the MSSU, enhancing throughput, reducing unnecessary admissions, and enabling timely discharges.
- Drive Improved Health Outcomes: Use your clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, short-stay care that preempts more intensive interventions.
- Refine and Elevate Care Protocols: Within your first six months, you’ll lead initiatives to streamline processes, improving both efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Shape the Future of Patient Care in the Medical Short Stay Unit
If you’re driven to create lasting, meaningful change through expert patient care and operational efficiency, we’re here for you. Join us to elevate care in the Medical Short Stay Unit and set a new standard in healthcare excellence.
Apply today to be part of a team dedicated to advancing patient outcomes and redefining the future of healthcare.
Education
- MD
- DO
Licenses/certifications
- Physician
Employer
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health system serving Western New York, the Finger Lakes and the North Country. It cares for more than 570,000 patients across communities from Rochester and Batavia to Clifton Springs, Newark and St. Lawrence County.
The Rochester Regional Health system:
- Rochester General Hospital, the system's flagship, and Unity Hospital in Greece
- United Memorial Medical Center (Batavia), Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic, Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, and Canton-Potsdam, Massena and Gouverneur hospitals in St. Lawrence County
- The Sands-Constellation Heart Institute, Lipson Cancer Institute, primary and specialty care practices, urgent care, ElderONE (PACE) and behavioral health services across the region
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Rochester Regional Health:
- Named one of Becker's Top 150 Health Systems to Work For
- Physician-led governance and leadership, with teaching opportunities through residency programs at Rochester General, Unity and United Memorial
- Published pay ranges on every position, with sign-on bonuses and relocation on many roles
- Fully covered malpractice, CME time and allowance, generous PTO, and 403(b)/457(b) retirement plans
- An affordable region with Lake Ontario, the Finger Lakes, Letchworth State Park and the Adirondacks close by