Anesthesiologist
Listed compensation
$3,000/day
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Dental Anesthesiologist – Part Time or Full Time
The Smile Lodge | Clifton Park & East Greenbush, NY
smilelodge.com
About The Smile Lodge
At The Smile Lodge, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, comfortable, and cared for—especially when receiving dental treatment. With more than 30,000 successful sedation cases completed, we’ve built one of the most trusted pediatric dental sedation programs in the region.
Our culture is grounded in safety, teamwork, and trust. We’ve designed our systems so that providers can focus entirely on delivering safe, high-quality anesthesia care while being fully supported by a dedicated and experienced clinical team.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a Dental Anesthesiologist to join our growing sedation team. You’ll work alongside pediatric and general dentists, supported by Registered Nurses, LPNs, and pre-op clinical technicians in a well-organized, high-efficiency environment that prioritizes safe sedation, smooth flow, and patient comfort.
- This role can be part-time or full-time depending on your preference.
- Compensation & Schedule
- Compensation: You can expect to take home least $3,000/day
- Typical Day: 8–9 hours
- Volume: 10 cases/day on average
- Our Sedation Model
- Patient Ages: 3 years and up
- Case Selection: ASA I & II (ASA III requires clearance)
- Sedation Approach: Open airway, light drug approach
- Extensive Protocols: Over 30,000 sedation cases completed with well-documented, time-tested processes.
- Credentials & Requirements
- DDS/DMD with completion of a CODA-accredited Dental Anesthesiology residency
- Active or eligible New York State dental anesthesia license
- Preference given to Dental Anesthesiologists
- Pediatric anesthesia/sedation experience preferred
- Commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and clear communication
Why The Smile Lodge?
Safety-First Culture: Thoughtful systems, experienced nurses, and a proven track record of successful outcomes.
Operational Excellence: Everything—protocols, prep, recovery, scheduling—is designed to support the anesthesiologist and ensure smooth, efficient care.
Clinical Autonomy with Team Support: You bring your expertise; we provide the structure and staff to help you perform at your best.
- Flexible Scheduling: Choose part-time blocks (1–3 days/week) or full-time engagement.
- Positive, Mission-Driven Team: You’ll join a group of providers who genuinely care about their patients and their community.
- INDDROP10
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Anesthesiologist will provide safe, high-quality anesthesia care for pediatric dental patients in a clinical setting. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated team of dentists and clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow and comfort.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS/DMD degree with completion of a CODA-accredited Dental Anesthesiology residency. An active or eligible New York State dental anesthesia license is required, with preference given to those with pediatric sedation experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 ~$780k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $723k 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, 3% are remote, 83% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in anesthesiology | ranked against 778 Anesthesiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $780k | Anesthesiology median $475k (middle half $350k–$600k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$723k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Anesthesiology listings in New York | 54 active | 785 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 83% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology hiring demand | #15 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 266 in the last 30 days | 289 the 30 days before (−8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology pay trend | −2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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22 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 778 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in East Greenbush
- Median resident rent
- $1,753/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.