• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $490,000 - $510,000

Position Summary

Columbia University?s Department of Anesthesiology seeks an Assistant/Associate Clinical Anesthesiologist our state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center (ASC) at The One, 1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, New York. The ASC will open in Fall 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a premier academic medical center, in an environment dedicated to patient-centered excellence, innovation, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced skills in regional anesthesia to support our multidisciplinary ASC teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and interventional procedures.
• Perform preoperative anesthesia evaluations, including patient assessments and risk stratification.
• Develop and implement individualized anesthesia care plans tailored to each patient and procedure.
• Administer care as appropriate for the surgical procedure.
• Monitor patients? vital signs and physiological status throughout the perioperative period, adjusting anesthetic management as needed for safety and comfort.
• Manage airway, hemodynamic, and pain control intraoperatively and postoperatively.
• Oversee patient recovery from anesthesia, ensuring effective pain management and readiness for discharge.
• Respond promptly to anesthesia-related emergencies and complications, providing expert clinical intervention.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all anesthesia-related care in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with the surgical and nursing teams to optimize perioperative workflows and enhance the patient experience.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to all ASC policies, protocols, and accreditation requirements.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge of anesthesia practices, pharmacology, and technology
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees focused on quality improvement, education, and operational excellence.
• Foster communication with patients and families, addressing questions and concerns about anesthesia care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor in Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board certified in Anesthesiology
• Active, unrestricted New York State Medical License (or eligibility)
• Clinical anesthesia experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient/ambulatory surgical settings.
• Proficiency in regional anesthesia techniques
• Academic affiliation or experience in an academic medical center.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

About Columbia University

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