System Executive Medical Director, Medicine

Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York

Trusted Leadership. Disciplined Execution.

Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is seeking an exceptional physician executive to serve as System Executive Medical Director, Medicine, a rare senior leadership opportunity within one of New York State’s largest and most respected integrated health systems.

This role sits at the center of clinical performance, physician leadership, and enterprise execution at a moment when the opportunity to make a lasting impact has never been greater.

Role Snapshot

Systemwide leadership across nine hospitalsOversight of 560+ physicians and advanced practice providersEnterprise scope across Internal Medicine subspecialty divisionsLeadership oversight of two Internal Medicine residency programs and four fellowship programsSenior physician leadership role within an integrated health system

The Opportunity

The System Executive Medical Director, Medicine provides systemwide clinical leadership for the Medicine Service Line across Rochester Regional Health’s multi-hospital enterprise. The role oversees more than 560 physicians and advanced practice providers across eight core medical and subspecialty divisions, two Internal Medicine residency programs, and four fellowship programs, spanning eight hospitals that include academic, community, and rural settings.

This is a highly selective search for a physician leader in Internal Medicine or an Internal Medicine subspecialty—including Pulmonary/Critical Care, Hospital Medicine, Nephrology, Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Allergy/Immunology/Rheumatology, Dermatology, and related fields with a distinguished record of clinical excellence and demonstrated success in service line or departmental leadership.

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a physician executive known for sound judgment, reliability, collaboration, and the ability to deliver consistent results within a complex system.

Role Scope & Impact

The System Executive Medical Director, Medicine is accountable for advancing integrated, high-quality medical services across the continuum of care, with responsibility for:

Establishing and maintaining standards for quality, patient safety, and professional practiceAdvancing the system’s Clinical Governance & Clinical Integration (CGCI) frameworkSupporting and developing physician leaders while respecting appropriate clinical autonomyStrengthening collaboration across physicians, nursing, operations, quality, and administrative partnersDriving clinical, operational, and financial performance aligned with system prioritiesServing as a key member of the senior physician leadership team alongside Executive Medical Directors for Surgery and other disciplines

There is a strong academic and educational component to the role, including leadership oversight of ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs and collaboration with teaching and research partners across the system.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

The ideal candidate will be a physician leader who brings:

Demonstrated success leading complex clinical programs or service linesStrong judgment, emotional intelligence, and credibility with physician peersThe ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflict constructivelyComfort working within a physician–administrator dyad modelA grounded understanding of value-based care and performance accountabilityA leadership style defined by steadiness, collaboration, and follow-through

Minimum Qualifications

Physician, M.D. or D.O.Board Certified in Internal Medicine or an Internal Medicine subspecialtyLicensed in New York State or eligible for licensure in NYSMBA or MHA preferred but not requiredActively practicing medicineMinimum of 5 years as an attending physicianMinimum of 5 years in program, departmental, or service line leadershipStrong organizational, interpersonal, and interdisciplinary leadership skillsAbility to work effectively with professionals at all levels of the organization

About Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health is a $3.2 billion integrated health system serving approximately 1.6 million people across New York State. The system includes:

9 hospital locations19,400+ employees2,100+ physicians and advanced practice providers3,900+ nursesA broad network of outpatient facilities and physician practicesRobust academic, residency, fellowship, and research programs

The organization is entering its next chapter focused on strengthening reliability, consistency, and execution across the enterprise while maintaining a culture that values physician leadership, collaboration, and accountability.

Discover Greater Rochester

Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Rochester offers an exceptional quality of life that blends professional opportunity with affordability, accessibility, and balance, including:

A metro population of approximately 1.2 millionCost of living ~20% below the national averageSome of the shortest commute times in the countryA convenient international airportA nationally recognized arts and cultural scenePremier golf, boating, beaches, and outdoor recreationEasy access to the Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls, and the Adirondack MountainsExcellent public and private schools and diverse housing options

Rochester is a place where physician leaders can build meaningful careers while enjoying a genuinely high quality of life.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $550,000–$600,000, with flexibility based on experience and scope.

The total package includes:

Competitive base salary with incentivesSign-on and additional bonus opportunitiesComprehensive benefits, including defined benefit pension planMalpractice coverageCME support and generous paid time offRelocation assistance

Compensation details will be discussed confidentially with qualified candidates.

Next Steps

This is a rare opportunity for a physician executive ready to apply trusted leadership and disciplined execution at scale within a high-performing, integrated health system with the infrastructure, leadership, and momentum to support meaningful impact.

This search is being conducted by Born & Bicknell, Inc., a national healthcare executive search firm.  Qualified physician leaders are invited to contact:

Jane E. Born
President & CEO
Born & Bicknell, Inc.
jborn@bornbicknell.com
954-600-8029

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

L - Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly; requires occasional walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$550,000.00 - $600,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.