Anesthesia Site Leader – Northern New York

Anesthesia Site Leader – Northern New York

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) – Plattsburgh, NY

Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) – Malone, NY

University of Vermont Health Network

About the Position

The University of Vermont Health Network welcomes applications for a board-certified or board-eligible Anesthesiologist to serve as the Site Leader for Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) in Plattsburgh and Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) in Malone, NY. This is a career-defining opportunity for a dynamic physician leader with aspirations to grow into higher-level operational leadership roles, such as becoming a Department Chair. Beyond the role of a typical Division Chief, this Site Leader will partner closely with Departmental and Health System leadership to shape, nurture, and grow the anesthesia care for the large geographical region of northern New York State. The position comes with a competitive salary and generous sign on bonus to support leadership responsibilities and activities specific to being this new site leader at CVPH/AHMC.

Primary Practice

• Predominantly based at CVPH, a 300-bed community hospital with 9 operating rooms and an Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Care models include direct 1:1 patient care, team-based care with nurse anesthetists, and an opportunity to grow an anesthesia residency rotation at the CVPH and AHMC sites.

Clinical Environment

• **Trauma Care**: CVPH is a Level III Trauma Center with transfer criteria for higher-acuity needs.
• ** Technology **: The EPIC EMR system ensures seamless care delivery across the network.
• **Procedures**: Wide variety of general surgery, orthopedics, general pediatrics, procedural, non-operating room anesthesia, and otolaryngology cases. No open-heart surgeries, intracranial neurosurgeries, or intensive pediatric cases.
• **Educational Engagement**: CVPH currently hosts Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine residents, with plans to initiate an anesthesia resident rotation within the next 1-2 years.

Leadership Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Oversee day-to-day clinical and educational activities at CVPH and AHMC, ensuring high-quality anesthesia services.
• Partner closely with University of Vermont Network Department of Anesthesiology administrative leadership.
• Develop, implement, and manage the positioning and coordination of CVPH and AHMC within the Network Department of Anesthesiology, which includes three other anesthesia groups located in: Burlington, VT (University of Vermont Medical Center), Barre, VT (Central Vermont Medical Center), and Middlebury, VT (Porter Medical Center) 
• Thoughtful growth and management of team-based anesthesia care at CVPH and AHMC.
•  Recruit and retain the physician and nurse anesthetist workforce at CVPH and AHMC, while enhancing and growing anesthesia services throughout Northern New York.
• Facilitate integration, enhancement, and coordination of clinical, educational, quality, and other related missions between CVPH/AMMC and other partner hospital sites within the Network Department of Anesthesiology.
• Work with CVPH anesthesia and other departmental leaders to support quality improvement initiatives both within the Network Department of Anesthesiology as well as at CVPH and AHMC.
• Provide direct anesthesia clinical care at CVPH and/or AHMC.
• Foster collaboration and excellence in care delivery across multidisciplinary teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• **Competitive Salary & $100,000 sign-on bonus**: Structured to support leadership responsibilities, with the understanding that this will involve close collaboration with the CVPH/AHMC practitioner team, Network Department administrative leadership, and CVPH/AHMC administrative leadership. This role will also emphasize a collaborative leadership vision and dynamic, compassionate change management skills.
• **Relocation Support**: Affordable housing with options for lakefront living, and personalized relocation support from UrbanBound, including access to their relocation software, designated Relocation Consultant, and preferred supplier network for moving services.

Location Highlights

Plattsburgh, NY

A vibrant, family-oriented community located on Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh offers:

• Easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and boating.
• Proximity to cultural hubs like Montreal (70 minutes), Burlington, VT, and Lake Placid, NY.
• Affordable cost of living with strong educational resources, including SUNY Plattsburgh.

Malone, NY

Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks, Malone provides:

• Four-season recreational opportunities, ranging from skiing at Titus Mountain to fishing and hiking.
• A welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere with excellent schools and a low crime rate.
• Affordable housing with breathtaking views of the Adirondack Mountains.

About the UVM Health Network

The University of Vermont Health Network is a six-hospital system delivering advanced academic medicine combined with compassionate community care. Our mission is to ensure accessible, high-quality healthcare close to home by leveraging shared knowledge and leading-edge technology.

The University of Vermont Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is part of a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in northern New York and Vermont. We’re not just caregivers and staff – we’re your friends and neighbors, offering expertise and compassionate care when and where you need them. We’re dedicated to providing you with the best medical care possible in an environment that supports your health and healing. That’s what we call the heart and science of medicine.

CVPH is a 300-bed community hospital located in the northeastern region of New York State serving a catchment area of approximately 170,000. The facility includes a 14-bed state-of-the-art critical care unit and 9 state-of-the-arts OR’s. The typical daily census is approximately 250 (approximately 130 acute/private beds). We have an average of 25 admissions and 775 outpatients per day. We have over 230 physicians on the Medical Staff representing many sub-specialties. On average CVPH has 9,400 admissions, 825 births, 46,000 emergency room (Level 3 Trauma Center) visits and 19,000 surgical procedures.  CVPH is JCAHO accredited and recognized by Healthgrades as a Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care.

Our state of the art critical care unit has 14-beds, the Progressive Care Unit has 12 beds and our three cath labs have digital equipment. We have 9 state-of-the-arts OR’s, a 27-room Emergency Department and newly constructed interventional radiology suites. Our Ambulatory Surgery Center has 4 OR’s and 4 endoscopy suites. The EMR network wide in both the clinic and inpatient settings is EPIC.  

Now more than ever, CVPH is committed to creating a learning environment to provide a comprehensive and well-rounded medical training experience. Our affiliation with the University of Vermont Medical Center, a level I trauma center located 1 hour away, has helped us to establish a community-based Family Medicine Residency. In addition, we have Emergency Medicine residents and medical students from UVM doing clinical rotations at CVPH. We are much bigger than what you might expect in a rural area.  For further information, please visit our website at www.UVMHealth.org/CVPH.