Anesthesiologist, Northampton, MA

Community practice. Flexible schedules. The resources and reach of Mass General Brigham.

Mass General Brigham Community Anesthesiology is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible anesthesiologist to join our collaborative team at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Join a close-knit group of anesthesiologists and CRNAs providing high-quality anesthesia care across six operating rooms, multiple endoscopy locations and obstetric services. This is an opportunity to enjoy the collegiality and relationships of a community-based practice while remaining connected to the broader clinical resources and professional opportunities of Mass General Brigham.

Whether you are an experienced anesthesiologist or completing residency in 2027, we welcome your interest.

Compensation & Benefits

• 5-day workweek, post-call days assigned for primary calls
• Base compensation of $545-$555k, with the opportunity to earn up to $50k-$100k+ annually with incentive/extra shifts
  • $75k total sign-on bonus
• Benefits include:
  • 10 weeks of time off
  • Significantly employer-subsidized medical/dental plans
  • Paid medical/family leave
  • Annual $5k for professional expenses
  • Annual employer contributions towards retirement plans through 403(b) match and MGB Cash Balance/pension plan valued at $15k-$40k+, dependent on age and years of service
  • 457b deferred compensation program available
  • Relocation incentive for eligible candidates
  • PSLF Eligibility (Full-time role)

Call Expectations

• 72 call shifts per year (45 weekday/9 total weekends)
• 9 first call / 9 second call shifts per quarter
• First call: 24 hours (home/pager call with ~20-minute return time as needed) + post call day off (Mon - Thurs & Sun call shifts)
• Second call: 24 hours (onsite until ~5:30 pm or when released and then available by phone. Rare call-back)

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an accredited Anesthesiology residency program
• Board certified or board eligible through the American Board of Anesthesiology
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Massachusetts
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Ability to work successfully within a multidisciplinary team

Why Northampton?

For physicians looking for a vibrant community without the congestion and pace of a major city, Northampton is an exceptional place to build both a career and a life, with convenient access throughout Western Massachusetts and into Connecticut.

Located in the heart of Western Massachusetts Pioneer Valley, Northampton offers the energy and amenities of a college town with the accessibility and quality of life of a smaller community. The area offers a walkable downtown filled with independent restaurants and cafs, shops, galleries, live music and theater. Just outside downtown, the Connecticut River, nearby mountains, parks, bike and rail trails provide year-round opportunities to get outdoors.

Interested in Learning More?

We would welcome the opportunity to tell you more about the practice and what it means to build your career within Mass General Brigham Community Anesthesiology.

Chip Konowitz
Senior Physician Recruiter
JKonowitz@mgb.org