Anesthesiologist - ECT Services (State Psychiatric Facility) - New York, NY

Quick Facts

• Location: Brentwood, New York; on-site at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center (New York State Office of Mental Health). Part-time, approximately two mornings per week.
• Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
• Compensation: $300 to $325 per hour (1099); approximately $156,000 to $169,000 per year at the scheduled part-time hours. Approximately two mornings per week.
• Schedule: Two mornings per week, approximately 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, Brentwood, New York; no routine on-call.
• Agency Environment: New York State inpatient psychiatric care. Contracted anesthesiologist services for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, a facility of the New York State Office of Mental Health.

Position Overview

CLF Consultants LLC seeks a New York-licensed, ACLS-certified Anesthesiologist to provide anesthesia services for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, a New York State Office of Mental Health facility in Brentwood, New York. This is a flexible supplemental opportunity ideal for physicians maintaining an existing practice.

This is a part-time, on-site engagement of approximately two mornings per week, providing pre-anesthesia evaluation, anesthesia and sedation for ECT procedures, and post-procedure monitoring and recovery, in coordination with an established facility ECT and psychiatry team. The selected physician must hold an active New York medical license and be available to begin on or about September 1, 2026.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Predictable part-time mornings, approximately two per week, that complement an existing practice
• No routine on-call
• Occurrence-based professional liability (malpractice) coverage fully arranged by CLFC, a $20,000+ annual value with no tail exposure
• Stable multi-year State engagement (five-year contract term)
• Focused procedural anesthesia for ECT with an established ECT team and consistent workflow
• Experienced CLFC administrative, credentialing, and compliance support

Key Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia and sedation for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) procedures
• Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations and determine anesthetic suitability for each patient
• Manage airway, sedation, and hemodynamic stability throughout each procedure
• Monitor patients during and after ECT and manage post-procedure recovery
• Coordinate with the psychiatry and ECT treatment team on scheduling and patient care
• Respond to anesthesia-related emergencies using ACLS protocols
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete anesthesia records and required documentation
• Comply with facility, State, and CMS clinical and safety standards

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school with a completed anesthesiology residency
• Active New York State medical license in good standing
• Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (ABA)
• Current ACLS certification
• Active DEA registration
• Availability to begin on or about September 1, 2026, and to pass facility background screening

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing anesthesia for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
• Procedural sedation experience
• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or State facility setting
• Familiarity with New York State OMH or public-sector clinical environments

Why Physicians Choose This Role

• Part-time mornings that fit alongside an existing practice or schedule
• No routine on-call and a predictable weekly rhythm
• Malpractice coverage arranged, saving significant out-of-pocket cost
• Mission-driven work supporting patients receiving ECT
• Long-term State contract with multi-year stability
• Flexible supplemental opportunity ideal for physicians maintaining an existing practice
• Established ECT team and a consistent, efficient procedural workflow

Compensation and Engagement Details

• Occurrence-based professional liability (malpractice) coverage fully arranged, a $20,000+ annual value with no tail exposure
• Hourly rate: $300 to $325 per hour (1099 independent contractor), commensurate with experience
• Estimated annual earnings approximately $156,000 to $169,000 at the scheduled part-time hours (about 520 hours per year)
• Part-time on-site engagement, approximately two mornings per week
• Multi-year engagement potential aligned with the five-year contract term (September 2026 through August 2031)
• CLFC administrative support: credentialing, compliance, scheduling coordination, and invoicing

About CLFC Healthcare and Communications

CLF Consultants LLC (DBA: CLFC Healthcare and Communications) is a federal contractor providing healthcare staffing and language access services across U.S. federal, state, local, and territorial agencies. Our network of 500+ healthcare professionals and 200+ interpreters supports nationwide coverage. CLFC is a Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business committed to placing qualified professionals with mission-aligned organizations. Equal Opportunity Employer.