Join a Collaborative Anesthesia Team in the Heart of the Adirondacks

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 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.

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.

University of Vermont Health – 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.