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