Anesthesiology Physician - Plattsburgh, NY

Job Description
Join a dynamic hospital team in upstate New York as a locum tenens anesthesiologist. You’ll provide peri-operative anesthesia services for a busy surgical schedule, including occasional call and weekend coverage. The assignment offers a predictable day-time schedule with the flexibility to take on additional hours as needed.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Days, 36 hours guaranteed (potential up to 48 hours with weekends and call)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Plattsburgh, NY
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver general and regional anesthesia for a variety of surgical cases.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and develop individualized anesthesia plans.
• Monitor patients intra-operatively, adjusting anesthetic depth and managing airway as required.
• Provide post-anesthesia care, ensuring smooth recovery and patient safety.
• Respond to call and weekend duties as scheduled, maintaining high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Anesthesiology.
• Medical license valid in New York State (or eligibility for licensure).
• Completion of an accredited anesthesiology residency program.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification.

Working Hours

• Standard day shifts covering 36 hours per week.
• Ability to work additional hours (up to 48 hours weekly) when weekend or call coverage is needed.
• Required to work 2 of the 4 winter holidays.

Skills

• Proficiency with airway management, intravenous access, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of anesthetic pharmacology and peri-operative medicine.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with surgeons, nursing staff, and patients.
• Ability to function effectively in high-stress, time-critical environments.