Locum Anesthesiologist

Palm Careers

Plattsburgh, NEW YORK

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Hospital, On Call, Pediatrics, Urology
LOCATION
Plattsburgh, NEW YORK
POSTED
30 days ago

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist

(Flexible Schedule | Daily OT Eligible | Northern New York Region)

Contract Type: Locum Tenens

Specialty: Anesthesiology

Start Date: June 15, 2026

End Date: September 30, 2026

Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM, with on-call requirements

Rate: Negotiable based on commitment

On-Call: Required Must be within 15 minutes during call

Board Requirement: BC or BE

Credentialing: Expedited temp privileges available for clean files


Work Where Mountains Meet Water

Join a reputable regional medical center located near the Canadian border, just a short drive from Lake Champlain and surrounded by scenic Adirondack views. This assignment offers an opportunity to work in a community-based hospital serving a broad population across Northern New York and nearby Vermont.


Position Highlights

Palm Health is seeking one or two experienced Locum Anesthesiologists to provide full-time or part-time coverage (minimum 2 weeks/month). This is a 100% hospital-based anesthesia role, covering OR and L&D with a mix of surgical cases. OB experience is mandatory including labor epidurals and emergency C-sections.

Youll join a mid-sized team in a supportive and well-equipped surgical department. Minimal CRNA supervision is required, and healthy pediatric anesthesia is optional but welcomed.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage 45 surgical cases daily across various specialties
  • Provide obstetric anesthesia, including unscheduled C-sections
  • Participate in weekday on-call rotation
  • Perform regional blocks for OR cases
  • Collaborate with CRNAs, anesthesia techs, and OR staff
  • No clinic work 100% hospital OR and L&D coverage

Case Mix

  • Bread-and-butter general surgery
  • Ortho, OB/Gyn, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Colorectal, GI
  • No cardiac, neuro, or cranial cases
  • 700800 annual deliveries
  • Regional blocks required for OR cases
  • Peds (healthy only) is a bonus, not required

Facility Details

  • Level III Trauma Center
  • 9 well-maintained ORs
  • EPIC EMR system
  • Team includes ~15 MDs and 2 CRNAs
  • Supported by experienced OR techs, RNs, and surgical staff

Palm Health Locum Benefits

  • Market-level compensation - negotiable based on commitment
  • Daily OT after 10 hours
  • Housing and travel support
  • Malpractice coverage included
  • Dedicated credentialing and assignment coordination

Candidate Requirements

  • MD/DO with active license or ability to obtain
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
  • Must be comfortable with OB anesthesia (including C-sections)
  • ACLS & up-to-date immunization documentation required
  • Clean malpractice and work history preferred

If youre looking for a locum assignment that combines clinical impact with the tranquility of the Adirondacks and proximity to the Northeasts natural beauty, this is the ideal opportunity.

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