Anesthesiology Physician

Job Description

Join a reputable healthcare facility in Cooperstown, NY, as a Locum Tenens Cardiac Anesthesiologist, providing essential coverage for both cardiac and general anesthesia cases. This role offers a dynamic environment, where high-level expertise in cardiac care is crucial, and involves a mix of daytime procedure coverage and night beeper call responsibilities.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: 3/13/26 (Orientation on 3/9/26)
• Schedule: Daytime hours are 8 hours (flexible if longer shifts desired) with cardiac beeper call at night (2-3 per day)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Cooperstown, NY
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

Provide anesthesia for cardiac and general cases, ensuring high-quality care and patient safety during procedures. Responsible for night beeper call for cardiac cases and occasional general OR coverage on Sundays.

Qualifications

• American Board of Anesthesiology eligible/certified
• Completed cardiac fellowship
• National Board of Echocardiography certified or testamur status in perioperative transthoracic echo

Working Hours

Standard daytime hours are 8 hours, with the flexibility of longer shifts if desired. Nighttime beeper call for cardiac cases, with weekend home call/pager and occasional in-house OR shifts on Sundays.

Skills

• Proficiency in managing cardiac anesthesia cases
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR system
• Ability to work collaboratively with a dedicated cardiac CRNA team
• Strong communication and organizational skills to handle both routine and urgent situations efficiently