Anesthesiologist – Northern New York

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), Plattsburgh & Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC), Malone

University of Vermont Health Network

About the Position

We are seeking an Anesthesiologist to join our team at the University of Vermont Health Network, serving Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) in Plattsburgh and Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) in Malone. This role emphasizes personalized, high-quality care within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

- Primary Practice: Predominantly based at CVPH, a 300-bed community hospital with 9 ORs and an Ambulatory Surgery Center. Direct 1:1 patient care is the primary model.

- Team Composition: 10 anesthesiologists and 4 CRNAs across both hospitals.

- Call Schedule:
  - Shared equally among anesthesiologists.
  - Approximately one 24-hour first-call and one 24-hour second-call per week.
  - Calls are 24-hour shifts with second-call providers typically released by 1 PM the following day.
  - Calls can be taken from home, provided a 15-minute response time is feasible.

Work-Life Highlights

- Flexibility: Options to adjust call volumes for lifestyle preferences.

- Shifts: Two 8-hour shifts (pre-first call, post-second call) and additional shifts averaging 30 annually.

- Coverage at AHMC: Minimal commitment—typically 1-2 days per month, focusing on outpatient surgeries (e.g., GI endoscopy, ortho, podiatry).

- Time Off: 200 hours of PTO and 10 CME days annually.

Clinical Environment

- Procedures: No open-heart, intracranial neurosurgery, or intensive pediatrics.

- Trauma Care: Level III Trauma Center with criteria for patient transfer for higher-acuity needs.

- Technology: EPIC EMR for seamless care delivery across the network.

- Educational Engagement: Hosts family medicine and emergency medicine residents, with opportunities for teaching.

Compensation & Benefits

- Call Reimbursement: Additional pay for extended hours or call coverage.

- CME Stipend: 10 days annually for professional development.

- Relocation Support: Housing is affordable, with opportunities for lakefront living.

Location Highlights

Plattsburgh, NY

A vibrant, family-oriented community located on Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh offers:
- Easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and boating.
- Proximity to Montreal (70 minutes) and other cultural hubs like 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, 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. The network’s mission is to ensure accessible, high-quality healthcare close to home, leveraging shared knowledge and leading-edge technology.

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.