Job Description

About the Company

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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

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