General Anesthesiologist, Clinical Assistant Professor (HS)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University•Brooklyn, NY

7d•$500,000 - $500,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Subspecialty training not required but preferred (if applicable).

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.
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.
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.