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General Anesthesiologist (Hourly/Per Diem) (Multiple Positions)

AnesthesiologyIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

The Department of Anesthesiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem General Anesthesiologist. The successful candidate

will:

  • Administer anesthesia to all patients through anesthetic techniques (general, regional, & sedation) in general operating room ambulatory setting and obstetrical suite.
  • Participate in clinical operating room supervision for residents and medical students as required by the department.
  • Mentor residents and medical students in the operating room.
  • Perform on-call assignments as required by the department, to include clinical service in general operating room, OB, and ambulatory coverage.
  • Perform call commitment, as needed and/or required.

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Executive Order

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu.

Key Responsibilities

The anesthesiologist will administer various anesthetic techniques in operating rooms and obstetrical suites while supervising and mentoring residents and medical students. The role also involves performing on-call assignments and providing clinical coverage as required by the department.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Medical Doctor degree and a New York State Medical License. Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency and board certification or eligibility are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationGeneral anesthesiaRegional anesthesiaClinical supervisionObstetrical anesthesiaAmbulatory care

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 47 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 785 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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