Location & Practice Overview

This Anesthesiologist position is based onsite at the Samuel S. Stratton Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albany, New York.

Facility Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center
Address 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Practice Setting Hospital-based, onsite
Geographic Area Albany, New York

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical anesthesiology services for patients undergoing cardiac, orthopedic joint replacement, major vascular, thoracic, neurosurgical, plastic, ENT, urologic, and ophthalmologic operations.
  • Deliver anesthesia care for electroconvulsive therapy and for procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, electrophysiology, gastrointestinal, and radiological suites.
  • Cover patients in the surgical intensive care unit, short-stay unit, and acute pain management services as needed.
  • Perform diagnostic transesophageal echocardiography and manage emergency airways.
  • Provide bedside consultative services for admitted patients and participate in e-consults.
  • Follow established medication policies and procedures and complete required clinical documentation.

Direct patient care accounts for approximately 99.5% of the role.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must satisfy VA medical staff credentialing and privileging requirements.

Education
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Licensure
Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
Board Status
Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
Certifications
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Work Authorization
Permanent U.S. work authorization; no sponsorship available
Required Experience
No minimum years of experience specified. Previous VA experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is stated as an hourly rate. Eligible employees may participate in the listed benefit programs.

  • Pay: $350+ per hour
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid sick leave and paid vacation
  • 11 federal paid holidays

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time contract
Days & Hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
Work Location Onsite at the medical center
Contract Length One base year with four one-year option periods
Candidate Type Open to locum and traveling professionals

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role serves Veterans receiving care at a VA medical center.

Primary Population U.S. Veterans
Clinical Environment Operating rooms, procedural suites, surgical intensive care, and short-stay unit
Acuity Level High-acuity surgical and interventional cases

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical work centers on perioperative and procedural anesthesiology for Veterans across multiple surgical and interventional services.

Surgical Anesthesia Cardiac, orthopedic joint replacement, major vascular, thoracic, neurosurgical, plastic, ENT, urologic, and ophthalmologic procedures
Procedural Support Cardiac catheterization laboratory, electrophysiology, gastrointestinal, and radiological suites
Additional Clinical Services Electroconvulsive therapy anesthesia, diagnostic transesophageal echocardiography, acute pain management, and emergency airway management

Role Highlights

Distinctive features of this position relative to many standard anesthesiology openings.

  • Contractor role supporting VA clinical operations rather than a direct federal appointment
  • Explicitly open to locum tenens and traveling anesthesiologists
  • Multi-year contract structure offering potential continuity beyond typical short-term assignments

About Terrestris Global Solutions

Terrestris, LLC (Terrestris Global Solutions) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA 8(a) firm founded in 2019 and headquartered in Virginia. The company provides human capital, programmatic support, logistics, training, and technology services to federal clients, including the Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2026 it ranked No. 26 on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The organization is rooted in the Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment.

Organization Type SDVOSB and SBA 8(a)
Founded 2019
Headquarters Virginia
Recognition No. 26 on 2026 Inc. 5000

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a direct VA position or a contractor role?
It is a contractor position through Terrestris Global Solutions supporting clinical services at the Albany VA Medical Center. Selected candidates complete credentialing consistent with VA medical staff processes.
Can locum or traveling anesthesiologists apply?
Yes. The posting states the position is open to locum and traveling professionals.
Does the contract guarantee five years of employment?
The structure is one base year plus four one-year option periods. Continuation depends on performance and whether the options are exercised.
Is a New York medical license required?
A current, full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia is accepted. Credentialing follows VA medical staff processes.
Are call, case volume, and malpractice coverage specified?
These details are not stated in the available posting. Candidates should confirm call expectations, typical case volume, and malpractice coverage directly with the employer during the hiring process.

Anesthesiologist in Albany, NY

This anesthesiologist opportunity at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center combines perioperative medicine with anesthesia support for complex surgical and diagnostic procedures. Physicians may work across cardiac, thoracic, vascular, orthopedic, and neurosurgical services, with additional responsibilities involving procedural sedation, acute pain management, transesophageal echocardiography, and emergency airway care. The position is offered by Terrestris Global Solutions as a contract assignment serving Veterans. Applicants need an MD or DO, an unrestricted U.S. medical license, ABA board certification or eligibility, and current BLS and ACLS credentials. Prior VA experience is preferred, not mandatory.

Is This Anesthesiologist Position Right for You?

This Albany opportunity may suit anesthesiologists who are comfortable managing a broad operative caseload and providing support beyond the operating room. Physicians with experience in complex perioperative care, procedural anesthesia, and emergency airway management may find the clinical scope particularly relevant to their background. Before accepting, candidates should clarify call coverage, expected case volume, credentialing timelines, malpractice coverage, and the terms governing contract extensions. Locum and traveling clinicians should also confirm travel, accommodation, and relocation arrangements rather than assume these expenses are covered. Prior VA experience can be an advantage, but it is not listed as a prerequisite.

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