Join a Collaborative Anesthesia Team in the Heart of the Adirondacks

The University of Vermont Health Network is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Anesthesiologist to join our collegial team serving CVPH in Plattsburgh, NY. This is a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality, personalized care in a region known for its natural beauty and welcoming communities.

Position Highlights

- Primary Site: CVPH - a 300-bed hospital with 9 ORs and an Ambulatory Surgery Center.

- Care Model: Majority 1:1 model, with charge anesthesiologist occasionally supervising 2:1.

- Team Composition: Currently 5 full-time anesthesiologists and 2 CRNAs, supported by 2 full-time locum CRNAs and 2-5 rotating locum anesthesiologists.

- Call Structure:

• Equitably shared among anesthesiologists.
• Typically includes one 24-hour first-call and one second-call per week.
• Weekend call varies; second-call providers must be within a 30-minute radius.
• Second-call providers are generally released by 1 PM the following day.
• Home call permitted with a 15-minute response time.
• Overnight responsibilities include epidurals, OB, and general surgery emergencies (no neurosurgery).

Work-Life Balance

- Flexible Scheduling: Ability to tailor call volume to match your lifestyle.

- Shifts: Standard 8-hour first shifts and 6-hour post-second shifts, plus ~30 additional shifts annually.

- AHMC Coverage: Currently limited to vacation coverage only, with plans to reduce further.

- Time Off: 7 weeks of PTO annually

Clinical Environment

- Case Mix: No open-heart, intracranial neurosurgery, or intensive pediatric cases.

- Trauma Level: CVPH is a Level III Trauma Center; higher-acuity cases are transferred.

- Technology: EPIC EMR system-wide.

- Teaching: Opportunities to work with family medicine and emergency medicine residents.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive Salary & Call Pay: Additional compensation for extended hours and call coverage.

- CME Support: $8,000 annual CME fund, with $4,000 eligible to roll over into the following year.

- Relocation Assistance: Support available; affordable housing including lakefront and mountain-view properties.

Location Perks

Plattsburgh, NY

- Lakeside living on Lake Champlain.

- Easy access to hiking, skiing, boating, and outdoor recreation.

- Close to Montreal (70 minutes), Burlington, VT, and Lake Placid.

- Affordable cost of living and excellent schools.

Malone, NY

- Nestled in the Adirondack foothills.

- Four-season recreation including skiing at Titus Mountain.

- Family-friendly community with low crime and scenic housing options.

About UVM Health Network

The University of Vermont Health Network is a six-hospital system delivering academic-level care with a community-first approach. Were committed to accessible, high-quality healthcare supported by shared expertise and advanced technology.