Job Description

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 OR’s, a Labor and Delivery ward, and an Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Secondary Site: Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) - a 70-bed community hospital with a 165-bed long-term care facility, providing primary, specialty, urgent, and emergency care to more than 37,000 residents across northern New York
Care Model: Mixture of team- based and solo practice.
Option for a Faculty Appointment at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont: Associated benefits include a scholarship equal to the cost of in-state tuition for dependents who pursue undergraduate studies at the University of Vermont
Team Composition:
- 8 full-time anesthesiologists
- 6 CRNAs

Call Structure

Equitably shared among anesthesiologists
Typically includes one 24-hour first-call and one second-call per week. No post call work.
Weekend call varies; second-call providers must be within a 30-minute radius
Second-call providers generally released by 1 PM next day
Home first-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: 8-hour first shifts and 6-hour post-second shifts, plus ~30 additional shifts annually
AHMC Coverage: Currently limited to vacation coverage only
Time Off: Physicians working 1.0 FTE will typically take 25 vacation days annually

Clinical Environment

Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, OB, and ENT, with pediatric ENT and dental cases also available. No open-heart, intracranial neurosurgery, or complex 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

Base Salary: $603,613 plus a $50,000 sign-on bonus
Student loan repayment: $60K for qualified loans
Flexible scheduling: Options to adjust call volume based on lifestyle preferences
Call pay: Additional compensation for extended hours and call coverage
Support for Meetings and Continuing Medical Education (CME): Annual $8000 balance and 10 meeting days that can be contributed towards CME activities
Relocation assistance: $10k in Relocation assistance

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(NY)
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. We’re committed to accessible, high-quality healthcare supported by shared expertise and advanced technology.

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