Med-Peds Physician Job in Rochester, NY | Adult Transition Medicine | $150K Loan Repayment

Job Description

Job Description

A Med-Peds physician job in Rochester, New York is open for an academic faculty appointment in adult transition medicine. This Internal Medicine-Pediatrics role cares for young adults with IDD, autism, and medically complex childhood-onset conditions as they age out of the pediatric teams that have known them since childhood. The position offers 1.5 days of protected time, a clinic capped at 6-7 patients per half-day, $150,000 in student loan repayment, and a summer 2027 start aligned to residency completion. Med-Peds residents finishing training are encouraged to apply.

Position, Compensation & Organization Highlights

• $150,000 student loan repayment , plus sign-on bonus, PTO, and CME allowance
• Balanced academic schedule: 3.5 clinical days and 1.5 days protected time for research, teaching, or program building
• Low patient volume by design: 6-7 patients per half-day clinic session
• Physician leadership opportunities available at hire, including Fellowship Directorship
• Academic faculty appointment at a Tier 1 research university with a defined promotion path
• Teaching impact: 32 Med-Peds residents and 1 Transitional Care Fellow
• Complex care clinical team of 4 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers
• Dedicated hospitalist team for Complex Care Clinic patients
• Onsite support: behavioral health, dentistry, infusion, and pharmacy
• Clinic focus: adult transition medicine for IDD, autism, and medically complex adults with pediatric-onset conditions
• Full-time permanent position starting summer 2027

Qualifications

• MD or DO with completed residency in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds) or Family Medicine
• Board-certified or board-eligible in the medical specialty listed
• Eligible for New York State medical licensure
• New graduates welcome: residents and fellows completing training are encouraged to apply, with no minimum years of practice required
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

Living in Rochester, New York

Rochester, New York sits between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes with a metro of roughly one million, housing costs well below national averages, and none of the commute that usually comes attached to a research university appointment. For physicians relocating to Upstate New York, it is a market where an academic salary buys a house rather than a condo, and where the drive to the medical campus is measured in minutes rather than freeway hours.

Community Highlights

• Affordable living: Rochester housing costs run well below national averages and far below downstate New York
• Family friendly: Pittsford, Brighton, Penfield and Fairport rank among the strongest school districts in New York State
• Short commutes: most Rochester suburbs sit 15-20 minutes from downtown and the medical campus
• Housing variety: lakefront, historic East Avenue, and established suburban neighborhoods
• Easy travel: Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is 10 minutes from downtown; New York City is about an hour by air
• Northeast access: Buffalo an hour west, Syracuse 90 minutes east, Toronto three hours by car
• Outdoor lifestyle: Lake Ontario beaches to the north, Finger Lakes 40 minutes south, Erie Canal trail through town
• Four seasons: skiing at Bristol and Swain, boating, hiking and cycling spring through fall
• Cultural scene: Eastman School of Music, Rochester Philharmonic, George Eastman Museum, Strong National Museum of Play
• Local flavor: Rochester Public Market, Finger Lakes wine trails, and a dense craft brewery scene
• Strong economy: healthcare, higher education, and optics and photonics; Wegmans is headquartered here

Frequently Asked Questions What is adult transition medicine?

Adult transition medicine cares for patients with pediatric-onset conditions, including IDD, autism, congenital and medically complex diagnoses, as they age out of pediatric care and into the adult health system. It is a natural fit for Med-Peds physicians, who are trained across both adult and pediatric m