Lucrative Anesthesiology Locums in Potsdam, NY
Updated 11/11/26
Potsdam, New York, United States
Physician
Anesthesiology
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Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
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Job description
Job description
Anesthesiology Physician – Locum Tenens – Potsdam, NY
Position Overview
Seeking a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in Potsdam, New York, beginning February 1, 2027.
The physician will provide comprehensive anesthesia services in a rural acute care hospital, including general anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, epidural placement, and scheduled surgical procedures.
The assignment includes weekday clinical shifts with required evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday call coverage. CRNA supervision may also be required.
Candidates must be comfortable practicing in a rural, critical access setting and have experience using Epic.
Compensation:
Hourly: $370/hr
Overtime: $480/hr
Holiday: $480/hr
Night Call: $930/shift
Weekend Call: $2405/shift
Call Back: $465/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Potsdam, NY
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: February 1, 2027
Initial Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Extension: Ongoing Coverage as Needed
Positions Available: 1
Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Rural Setting
Patient Volume: Approximately 10–15 Patients Daily
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: Weekday, Weekend, and Holiday
CRNA Supervision: May Be Required
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Friday During Assigned Coverage Periods
Day Shift: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Shift Length: 8 Hours
Weekday Call: 3:00 PM–7:00 AM
Weekend Call: Friday 7:00 AM–Monday 7:00 AM, as Listed
Holiday Call: As Scheduled
Block Scheduling: Not Available
Coverage Frequency: Varies Based on Department Needs
Coverage Dates
February 2027
February 1–5
February 1–12
February 15–19
February 15–26
February 22–26
March 2027
March 1–5
March 8–12
March 15–26
March 29–April 2
April 2027
April 5–9
April 5–16
April 12–16
April 19–23
April 26–30
April 26–May 7
May 2027
May 3–7
May 10–14
May 17–21
May 17–28
May 24–28
May 31–June 4
June 2027
June 7–11
June 7–18
June 14–25
June 21–July 2
June 28–July 2
Additional Coverage
July 2–4: Holiday Weekend Call
July 5: Holiday Call
Ongoing Coverage as Needed
Specific weekday and weekend call assignments will be coordinated based on the requested coverage periods.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Inpatient Anesthesia Services
Administer General Anesthesia for Scheduled Surgical Procedures
Provide Obstetric Anesthesia Services
Perform Epidural Placement and Management
Conduct Pre-Anesthesia Evaluations
Develop Individualized Anesthesia Care Plans
Monitor Patients Throughout Surgical Procedures
Manage Perioperative Anesthesia Care
Provide Post-Anesthesia Evaluation and Follow-Up
Respond to Urgent and Emergent Anesthesia Needs
Participate in Weekday, Overnight, Weekend, and Holiday Call
Supervise CRNAs When Required
Collaborate With Surgeons, Nursing Staff, and Perioperative Teams
Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic
Required Clinical Skills
General Anesthesia
Obstetric Anesthesia
Epidural Placement and Management
Inpatient Anesthesia Services
Scheduled Surgical Anesthesia
Perioperative Patient Management
Emergency Airway and Anesthesia Management
Anesthesia Call Coverage
CRNA Supervision, When Assigned
Rural Hospital Anesthesia Practice
Clinical Environment
Rural Acute Care Hospital
Inpatient and Surgical Anesthesia Services
Obstetric Anesthesia Coverage
Scheduled Surgical Procedures
Potential CRNA Supervision
Approximately 10–15 Patients Daily
Epic EMR
Requirements
Board Certified in Anesthesiology – Required
Board-Eligible Candidates May Be Considered
Active New York Medical License in Hand – Required
BLS Certification – Required
ACLS Certification – Required
PALS Certification – Required
AHA or RQI Certifications – Required
Epic EMR Experience – Required
Ability to Practice in a Rural, Critical Access Setting – Required
Residents and Fellows Are Not Eligible
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Anesthesiology – Preferred
Experience With General and Obstetric Anesthesia
Proficiency in Epidural Placement
Ability to Provide Weekday and Weekend Call Coverage
CRNA Supervision Experience Preferred
Strong Clinical Assessment and Perioperative Management Skills
Submission Requirements
Agency-Branded Curriculum Vitae – Required
Updated and Complete Work History
No Unexplained Employment Gaps of 30 Days or More
Anesthesiology Board Certification Documentation
Active New York Medical License
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certifications
Confirmation of Epic EMR Experience
Documentation of Recent Anesthesiology Experience
Confirmation of Obstetric Anesthesia and Epidural Competency
Confirmation of Availability for Requested Coverage Dates
Candidate Email Address and Phone Number
Earliest Available Start Date
Malpractice Disclosure: A physician statement is required for any malpractice history, including dismissed cases.
Credentialing
Active New York Medical License Required
Board Certification Verification
BLS, ACLS, and PALS Verification
Clinical Experience and Work History Review
Malpractice Background Review
Epic Experience Verification
Hospital Credentialing and Privileging Required
Credentialing Timeframe: To Be Confirmed
Position Overview
Seeking a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in Potsdam, New York, beginning February 1, 2027.
The physician will provide comprehensive anesthesia services in a rural acute care hospital, including general anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, epidural placement, and scheduled surgical procedures.
The assignment includes weekday clinical shifts with required evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday call coverage. CRNA supervision may also be required.
Candidates must be comfortable practicing in a rural, critical access setting and have experience using Epic.
Compensation:
Hourly: $370/hr
Overtime: $480/hr
Holiday: $480/hr
Night Call: $930/shift
Weekend Call: $2405/shift
Call Back: $465/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Potsdam, NY
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: February 1, 2027
Initial Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Extension: Ongoing Coverage as Needed
Positions Available: 1
Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Rural Setting
Patient Volume: Approximately 10–15 Patients Daily
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: Weekday, Weekend, and Holiday
CRNA Supervision: May Be Required
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Friday During Assigned Coverage Periods
Day Shift: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Shift Length: 8 Hours
Weekday Call: 3:00 PM–7:00 AM
Weekend Call: Friday 7:00 AM–Monday 7:00 AM, as Listed
Holiday Call: As Scheduled
Block Scheduling: Not Available
Coverage Frequency: Varies Based on Department Needs
Coverage Dates
February 2027
February 1–5
February 1–12
February 15–19
February 15–26
February 22–26
March 2027
March 1–5
March 8–12
March 15–26
March 29–April 2
April 2027
April 5–9
April 5–16
April 12–16
April 19–23
April 26–30
April 26–May 7
May 2027
May 3–7
May 10–14
May 17–21
May 17–28
May 24–28
May 31–June 4
June 2027
June 7–11
June 7–18
June 14–25
June 21–July 2
June 28–July 2
Additional Coverage
July 2–4: Holiday Weekend Call
July 5: Holiday Call
Ongoing Coverage as Needed
Specific weekday and weekend call assignments will be coordinated based on the requested coverage periods.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Inpatient Anesthesia Services
Administer General Anesthesia for Scheduled Surgical Procedures
Provide Obstetric Anesthesia Services
Perform Epidural Placement and Management
Conduct Pre-Anesthesia Evaluations
Develop Individualized Anesthesia Care Plans
Monitor Patients Throughout Surgical Procedures
Manage Perioperative Anesthesia Care
Provide Post-Anesthesia Evaluation and Follow-Up
Respond to Urgent and Emergent Anesthesia Needs
Participate in Weekday, Overnight, Weekend, and Holiday Call
Supervise CRNAs When Required
Collaborate With Surgeons, Nursing Staff, and Perioperative Teams
Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic
Required Clinical Skills
General Anesthesia
Obstetric Anesthesia
Epidural Placement and Management
Inpatient Anesthesia Services
Scheduled Surgical Anesthesia
Perioperative Patient Management
Emergency Airway and Anesthesia Management
Anesthesia Call Coverage
CRNA Supervision, When Assigned
Rural Hospital Anesthesia Practice
Clinical Environment
Rural Acute Care Hospital
Inpatient and Surgical Anesthesia Services
Obstetric Anesthesia Coverage
Scheduled Surgical Procedures
Potential CRNA Supervision
Approximately 10–15 Patients Daily
Epic EMR
Requirements
Board Certified in Anesthesiology – Required
Board-Eligible Candidates May Be Considered
Active New York Medical License in Hand – Required
BLS Certification – Required
ACLS Certification – Required
PALS Certification – Required
AHA or RQI Certifications – Required
Epic EMR Experience – Required
Ability to Practice in a Rural, Critical Access Setting – Required
Residents and Fellows Are Not Eligible
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Anesthesiology – Preferred
Experience With General and Obstetric Anesthesia
Proficiency in Epidural Placement
Ability to Provide Weekday and Weekend Call Coverage
CRNA Supervision Experience Preferred
Strong Clinical Assessment and Perioperative Management Skills
Submission Requirements
Agency-Branded Curriculum Vitae – Required
Updated and Complete Work History
No Unexplained Employment Gaps of 30 Days or More
Anesthesiology Board Certification Documentation
Active New York Medical License
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certifications
Confirmation of Epic EMR Experience
Documentation of Recent Anesthesiology Experience
Confirmation of Obstetric Anesthesia and Epidural Competency
Confirmation of Availability for Requested Coverage Dates
Candidate Email Address and Phone Number
Earliest Available Start Date
Malpractice Disclosure: A physician statement is required for any malpractice history, including dismissed cases.
Credentialing
Active New York Medical License Required
Board Certification Verification
BLS, ACLS, and PALS Verification
Clinical Experience and Work History Review
Malpractice Background Review
Epic Experience Verification
Hospital Credentialing and Privileging Required
Credentialing Timeframe: To Be Confirmed
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service