Anesthesiologist | $603K Base Salary + $50K Sign-On | Adirondack Lifestyle

Facility: Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Source schedule: Full Time

Recruiting contact: Nicholas Cosentino — nicholas.cosentino@uvmhealth.org

Join a Collaborative Anesthesia Team in the Heart of the Adirondacks

J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship available.

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.

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

Weekend call varies; second-call providers must be within a 30-minute radius

Second-call providers generally released by 1 PM next 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: 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: 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

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

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.