General Anesthesiologist, Clinical Assistant Professor (HS) - Multiple Positions

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 320,000 - 430,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a General Anesthesiologist to join our academic anesthesiology faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor. This position offers competitive compensation, paid call opportunities, strong resident support, and long-term financial stability through New York State benefits.

Clinical responsibilities include administering anesthesia across ORs, ambulatory centers, and obstetrical suite, along with supervision of residents, obstetric coverage, and

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency program.
• American Board of Anesthesiology Certification required or anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia in main OR, ambulatory surgery center, and obstetrical suite using general, regional, and sedation techniques.
• Care for a broad range of cases including general surgery, orthopedics, vascular, robotics, GU, GYN, and renal transplant.
• Supervise residents in a 2-OR care team model during daytime clinical assignments.
• Participate in obstetric anesthesia coverage with resident support; low-volume OB service (~400–500 deliveries annually).
• No trauma, cardiac, or neuro anesthesia.
• Participate in clinical teaching and supervision of residents and medical students.
• Provide classroom instruction and evaluate residents and students per standards.
• Mentor trainees in research and scholarly activities.
• Contribute to departmental administrative responsibilities.
• 4-call/grid (approx. one call per week). Call begins 3:00 PM; coverage includes main OR and obstetrical suite with three residents; occasional urgent cases.

Education

ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency

American Board of Anesthesiology Certification

Job description

The Department of Anesthesiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a General Anesthesiologist to join our academic anesthesiology faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor (HS).

This position offers a rare combination of highly competitive compensation, paid call opportunities, strong resident support, lifestyle-friendly case mix, and long-term financial stability through New York State benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia in the main operating room, ambulatory surgery center, and obstetrical suite, utilizing general, regional, and sedation techniques.
• Provide anesthesia care for a broad range of cases, including general surgery, orthopedics, vascular, robotics (general surgery, GU, GYN), and renal transplant.
• Supervise residents in a 2-OR care team model during daytime clinical assignments.
• Participate in obstetric anesthesia coverage with resident support; low-volume OB service (approximately 400–500 deliveries annually).
• No trauma, cardiac, or neuro anesthesia.

Academic Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical teaching and supervision of residents and medical students.
• Provide classroom instruction and evaluate residents and students in accordance with departmental standards.
• Mentor trainees in research and scholarly activities.
• Contribute to departmental administrative responsibilities.

Call Responsibilities

• 4-call/grid requirement (approximately one call per week).
• Call begins at 3:00 PM.
• Coverage includes main OR and obstetrical suite with support from three residents.
• Occasional urgent or emergent cases.

Required Qualifications

• New York State Medical License.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency program.
• American Board of Anesthesiology Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Subspecialty training not required but preferred (if applicable).