JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Anesthesiologist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Plattsburgh, NY
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: 01/05/2026 – 09/30/2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00a–3:30p plus on-call coverage as assigned
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Rotating call; must be within 15 minutes of facility
• Call Type: In-House or Beeper (as designated by Chief)
• Call Ratio: Rotating with other providers
• Call Response Time: 15 minutes
COVERAGE DATES
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: September 30, 2026
• Credentialing Timeline: Temporary privileges available for clean files (no malpractice or work gaps)
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adult and OB patients; healthy pediatrics only
• Patient Volume/Census: 4–5 surgical cases per day; approximately 700–800 deliveries per year
• Phone Consults: As needed during call coverage
• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, plastics, vascular, colorectal, ENT, GI, urology
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 9 main ORs (constructed ~18 years ago)
• Trauma Level: Level III (ACS-verified)
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Standard OR and anesthesia equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary OR and L&D team
• Support Staff Available: 15 MDs (including per diems), 2 CRNAs, anesthesia techs, PAs, nurses, and OR techs
• Reason for Coverage: Ongoing coverage need until permanent replacements secured
• Nearest Airport: Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (for clean files)
• Credentialing Timeline: Expedited available
• Compliance: ACLS required; MMR and immunization records (TB, Flu, Hep B, Varicella) must be up to date
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not specified (assumed covered by agency)
• Contract Type: Fixed, with daily and weekly OT based on differential structure
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Bread-and-butter surgical anesthesia (general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, urology, ENT, GI, plastics, vascular, colorectal)
• OB anesthesia including labor epidurals and unscheduled C-sections (required)
• Regional anesthesia blocks for OR cases
• No CT, neuro, or cranial cases; no outpatient pain management
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active New York State Medical License
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• DEA: Active DEA registration required
• Certifications: ACLS required
• Experience: Must have OB anesthesia experience including labor epidurals and C-sections
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice and work history required for temp privileges; no work gaps
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide full-scope anesthesia care across OR and L&D
• Manage all bread-and-butter surgical and OB anesthesia cases
• Administer anesthesia for scheduled and emergent procedures
• Perform regional blocks and monitor intraoperative and postoperative patients
• Participate in call rotation; respond within 15 minutes when on call
• Collaborate with CRNAs, anesthesiologists, and OR staff in a team-based environment
• Follow department assignments and directives from Chief or Acting Chief
• Ensure accurate documentation in Epic EMR
• Adhere to hospital policies, CME requirements, and credentialing standards