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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Rochester Regional Health · Edwards, NY

Posted October 17, 2026

Rochester Regional Health - Edwards Health Center · 8 Church St, Edwards, NY, US, 13635

  • Pay: $100,000 – $200,000 per year
  • Employment: Full Time (Days; flexibility in schedule to meet a 40-hour work week)
  • Location: Rochester Regional Health - Edwards Health Center
  • Rochester Regional Health Job ID: REQ_240735

Summary

As a Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider with Rochester Regional Health, you will provide comprehensive care to patients in a rural community setting. This position is based at Edwards Health Center, where you will serve as the primary provider for the practice and manage your own patient panel. The ideal candidate will bring prior primary care experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to practice with a high degree of autonomy while remaining connected to the resources and support of the Rochester Regional Health system.

Status: Full Time

Location: Edwards Health Center – Edwards, NY

Department: Primary Care

Schedule: Days; flexibility in schedule to meet a 40-hour work week

Attributes

  • Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or relevant outpatient experience strongly preferred
  • Comfortable practicing independently and managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Interest in rural and community-based medicine

Offerings

  • Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
  • Productivity incentive opportunity
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • CME and paid time off
  • Access to the resources and specialty support of Rochester Regional Health

Responsibilities

  • Patient Care. Provide comprehensive primary care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions.
  • Independent Practice. Manage an established patient panel and provide day-to-day clinical care as the sole provider at Edwards Health Center.
  • Care Coordination. Order and interpret diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, make referrals, and coordinate care with physicians and specialists when appropriate.
  • Patient Relationships. Build strong relationships with patients and families while providing education and supporting continuity of care.
  • Documentation. Maintain complete and accurate patient histories, examinations, diagnoses, treatment plans, and other required clinical documentation.

Edwards health center

Edwards Health Center serves a rural Northern New York community and offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on access to primary care. Providers enjoy the autonomy and relationships that come with community-based medicine while remaining part of a larger integrated health system.

The surrounding St. Lawrence Region offers access to the Adirondacks and year-round outdoor recreation, including hiking, boating, fishing, skiing, and camping.

Education

  • BS: Physician Assistant
  • MS: Nursing

Licenses/certifications

  • NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification
  • PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

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

Livability

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Edwards population
$99K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Watertown
39.2 mi
Pop. 24,574
Fort Drum
31.3 mi
Pop. 16,124
Ogdensburg
30.1 mi
Pop. 9,600
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — St. Lawrence County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$99K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Avg high / low
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 13635
1,244
Total residents
644
Male residents
600
Female residents
Age distribution
total
1,244
0-9
152
10-19
245
20-29
141
30-39
151
40-49
159
50-59
139
60-69
114
70-79
98
80+
45
Ethnicity
White
1,210
Black Or African American
1
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
9
Asian
0
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
2
Two Or More
22
Source: US Census Bureau
0
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) 92.29 mi
Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) 28.29 mi
Watertown International Airport (ART) 43.24 mi
Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS) 48.57 mi
Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) 52.60 mi
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) 91.72 mi
Source: FAA database
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Rochester Regional Health · Edwards, NY