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Mount Kisco, New York

Per Diem Anesthesiologist - Mount Kisco, NY

AnesthesiologyPer Diem

Listed compensation

$193.03-$302.88/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Optum NY, is seeking a patient centric Per Diem Anesthesiologist to join our team in Mount Kisco, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights

  • Collegial group practice with a large referral base
  • Excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems in place that allows you to practice at the top of your license
  • State of the art Epic EMR system
  • Research opportunity available if desired
  • Commitment to quality care in a patient centered, provider-led, team-based environment

Primary Responsibilities

The anesthesiology department is a successful, well-established group that provides high quality, ambulatory pediatric anesthesia services in the tri-state region

Comprised of board-certified subspecialty trained pediatric Anesthesiologists

Provides anesthesia care in all our multispecialty surgical and procedure suites as well as multiple ambulatory surgery centers

What Makes an Optum Career Different

  • Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
  • We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients

We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential and bonus eligibility

  • Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
  • Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)

Physician Partnership Opportunities and Incentives

  • Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
  • Robust clinician learning and development programs

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.

As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.

You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
  • Board Certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology
  • Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $193.03 to $302.88 per hour.

Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The anesthesiologist will provide high-quality ambulatory pediatric anesthesia services across multispecialty surgical suites and ambulatory surgery centers. They will work collaboratively within a patient-centered, provider-led team to ensure safe and effective anesthesia care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unrestricted New York state medical license and be board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology. An active and unrestricted DEA license is also required prior to the start date.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical researchTeam-based care

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$516k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $478k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 80% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$402k–$630kAnesthesiology median $535k (middle half $480k–$600k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$478k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in New York52 active777 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 80% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York physician listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings271 in the last 30 days259 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend−1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index1,737 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Anesthesiologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 18 employers
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<$475k
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$475k-550k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
70% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.7this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 776 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
STD/LTD
CME
Malpractice coverage
401k contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Living in Mount Kisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$768k
Median resident rent
$1,494/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.