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