Anesthesiology

Job ID: ORD-229199-MD-NY

Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Potsdam, NY

Posted Today Potsdam, NY, New York Locum Tenens MD
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This job at a glance

  • Dates needed: February 1 - Ongoing
  • Shift type: Day Shift
  • Assignment type: OR
  • Call required: Negotiable
  • Board certification required: Yes

Job description

About the facility

This hospital operates as a rural facility providing comprehensive anesthesia services across multiple surgical specialties, including obstetric procedures. The facility maintains established perioperative protocols and modern anesthesia capabilities designed to support quality patient care delivery. Locum tenens anesthesiologist coverage is sought beginning February 1 on an ongoing basis to address staffing needs within the Anesthesia Department.

About the facility location

The surrounding area offers a range of cultural, educational, and recreational attractions suited to diverse interests. Clinicians on assignment may explore destinations such as the North Country Children's Museum, with its hands-on STEAM-focused exhibits, and the Potsdam Public Museum, which documents local history through collections of textiles, photographs, and artifacts. Outdoor options include Ives Park, which features river views and a farmers market, as well as the Munter Hiking Trail, a 2-mile path along the river suited for walking and biking. Public art installations and community engagement initiatives further reflect the character of the area.

About the clinician's workday

The anesthesiologist will provide comprehensive anesthesia services during 5x8 day shifts within an operating room setting, with call coverage negotiable as a component of the assignment. The surgical case mix includes obstetric procedures, epidurals, and general anesthesia, requiring proficiency across this range of case types. CRNA supervision is possible within the established staffing model, and clinicians must be prepared to function comfortably in that capacity. Board certification is required, and credentialing is estimated at 45 to 60 days.

Additional job details
  • Case load/PPD: Variable
  • Support staff: 2 MDs, 8 CRNAs
  • Patient population: All Ages
  • Location type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive authority required: Yes
  • % Hands on: 75%
  • Supervision/medical direction: Supervision
  • Staffing model: CRNA supervision possible, 75% hands-on MD
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