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Shoulder/Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon

Rochester Regional Health · Rochester, NY

Posted October 17, 2026

Rochester Regional Health - Orthopaedic Associates (Ridgeway Ave) · 2410 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY, US, 14626

  • Pay: $500,000 – $700,000 per year
  • Employment: Full Time
  • Location: Rochester Regional Health - Orthopaedic Associates (Ridgeway Ave)
  • Rochester Regional Health Job ID: REQ_155016

Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon: High-Volume Subspecialty Opportunity

Immediate Volume. Protected OR Access. Established Referral Network.

We are seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon to join a high-demand, community-based orthopedic program within a leading integrated health system in the Rochester, NY region.

This is a true subspecialty shoulder opportunity with immediate surgical volume, strong regional referral demand, and priority access to OR block time and ambulatory surgery centers. The practice is structured to support a shoulder-dominant surgical focus with high procedural efficiency and long-term clinical growth potential.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Immediate high-volume shoulder practice with established referral base
  • Strong demand for arthroscopy, arthroplasty, revision, and complex shoulder reconstruction
  • Dedicated OR block time with access to ambulatory surgery centers
  • Opportunity for a subspecialty-focused (shoulder-dominant) practice model
  • Integrated musculoskeletal network with sports, trauma, PM&R, radiology, and therapy support
  • APP-supported clinical model designed for surgical efficiency and throughput
  • Opportunity to help shape and expand a regional shoulder program
  • Hospital-employed position within a stable, high-functioning health system

Practice Model

This role offers the ability to build a high-performance shoulder practice within a community-based setting backed by a large integrated system. Candidates will benefit from:

  • Established referral pipeline across primary care and orthopedic network partners
  • High surgical demand with immediate case volume availability
  • Flexible balance of subspecialty shoulder surgery and general orthopedics (structured based on candidate preference and department needs)
  • Modern imaging, OR infrastructure, and standardized implant systems supporting complex shoulder care

Compensation & Support

  • Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation support
  • PSLF-eligible nonprofit health system
  • Full benefits including malpractice, retirement plan, and defined pension
  • CME allowance and generous PTO
  • Seamless onboarding into established patient demand and referral network

Candidate Profile

  • Fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery strongly preferred
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Expertise in shoulder arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and complex reconstruction
  • Interest in high-volume subspecialty practice development
  • Eligible for NYS medical licensure

Location

Rochester, New York offers a rare combination of clinical volume opportunity and lifestyle balance, with strong schools, low cost of living, and immediate access to the Finger Lakes and regional outdoor recreation.

Join Us

This is a limited opportunity for a high-volume shoulder surgeon seeking subspecialty focus, OR priority access, and long-term practice stability within a rapidly growing orthopedic network.

Education

  • DO
  • MD

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

Livability

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Rochester population
$227K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Rochester
5.8 mi
Pop. 694,707
Lockport
49.6 mi
Pop. 20,699
Batavia
27.9 mi
Pop. 15,494
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Monroe County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$227K
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 14626
29,138
Total residents
14,199
Male residents
14,939
Female residents
Age distribution
total
29,138
0-9
2,645
10-19
2,936
20-29
3,456
30-39
3,597
40-49
2,968
50-59
4,282
60-69
3,830
70-79
3,078
80+
2,346
Ethnicity
White
24,009
Black Or African American
2,110
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
9
Asian
1,094
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
452
Two Or More
1,464
Source: US Census Bureau
48
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
41
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 54.80 mi
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) 6.84 mi
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) 62.60 mi
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) 80.80 mi
Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) 83.90 mi
Source: FAA database
Shoulder/Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon
Rochester Regional Health · Rochester, NY