Locum Anesthesiologist

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist

(Flexible Schedule | Daily OT Eligible | Northern New York Region)

Contract Type : Locum Tenens

Specialty : Anesthesiology

Start Date : June 15, 2026

End Date : September 30, 2026

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with on-call requirements

Rate : Negotiable based on commitment

On-Call : Required - Must be within 15 minutes during call

Board Requirement : BC or BE

Credentialing : Expedited temp privileges available for clean files
Work Where Mountains Meet Water

Join a reputable regional medical center located near the Canadian border , just a short drive from Lake Champlain and surrounded by scenic Adirondack views . This assignment offers an opportunity to work in a community-based hospital serving a broad population across Northern New York and nearby Vermont .
Position Highlights

Palm Health is seeking one or two experienced Locum Anesthesiologists to provide full-time or part-time coverage (minimum 2 weeks/month). This is a 100% hospital-based anesthesia role , covering OR and L&D with a mix of surgical cases. OB experience is mandatory - including labor epidurals and emergency C-sections.

You'll join a mid-sized team in a supportive and well-equipped surgical department. Minimal CRNA supervision is required, and healthy pediatric anesthesia is optional but welcomed.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage 4-5 surgical cases daily across various specialties
• Provide obstetric anesthesia, including unscheduled C-sections
• Participate in weekday on-call rotation
• Perform regional blocks for OR cases
• Collaborate with CRNAs, anesthesia techs, and OR staff
• No clinic work - 100% hospital OR and L&D coverage

Case Mix

• Bread-and-butter general surgery
• Ortho, OB/Gyn, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Colorectal, GI
• No cardiac, neuro, or cranial cases
• 700-800 annual deliveries
• Regional blocks required for OR cases
• Peds (healthy only) is a bonus, not required

Facility Details

• Level III Trauma Center
• 9 well-maintained ORs
• EPIC EMR system
• Team includes ~15 MDs and 2 CRNAs
• Supported by experienced OR techs, RNs, and surgical staff

Palm Health Locum Benefits

• Market-level compensation - negotiable based on commitment
• Daily OT after 10 hours
• Housing and travel support
• Malpractice coverage included
• Dedicated credentialing and assignment coordination

Candidate Requirements

• MD/DO with active license or ability to obtain
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Must be comfortable with OB anesthesia (including C-sections)
• ACLS & up-to-date immunization documentation required
• Clean malpractice and work history preferred

If you're looking for a locum assignment that combines clinical impact with the tranquility of the Adirondacks and proximity to the Northeast's natural beauty , this is the ideal opportunity.