Adult Cardiac Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Port Charlotte, Florida
Job Reference: ORD-226875-MD-FL | Assignment Type: Locums | Shift: Day Shift with Call | Setting: Inpatient / OR
About the role
This facility provides adult cardiac anesthesia services across inpatient and operating room settings, supported by an established care team model with CRNA staffing. The facility maintains a daily patient volume of 34 and operates with 9 to 12 CRNAs on the day shift and 2 CRNAs available on call during nights and weekends. Clinical resources and protocols are in place to support structured coverage for both scheduled and on-call cardiac cases, with coverage needed to address PTO for a cardiovascular physician.
Port Charlotte sits along Charlotte Harbor in Southwest Florida, connected to the Peace and Myakka rivers and 165 miles of man-made waterways, offering boating, fishing charters, kayaking, and tiki cruises. Clinicians on assignment may enjoy outdoor recreation at Tippecanoe Environmental Park, a 380-acre preserve with seven miles of trails, as well as Port Charlotte Beach Park and several golf courses. Shopping and dining options are available at Port Charlotte Town Center, with additional attractions accessible in nearby Punta Gorda and along the Gulf Coast.
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient and OR anesthesia coverage on weekday day shifts (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Supervise CRNA team (primary role is supervisory; 0% hands-on)
- Perform TEE as required for cardiac cases
- Participate in shared call coverage including unrestricted nights and weekends
- Cover weekday night call (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) and weekend call (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)
- Be available for day cases on Saturdays and Sundays
- Work cases independently when needed
Requirements
- TEE certification required
- Board certification in anesthesiology (negotiable)
- Prescriptive authority required
- Willingness to work independently when needed
Schedule
- Day shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Weekday night call: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (beeper call)
- Weekend call: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM (beeper call)
- Shared call model: one physician and two CRNAs on call (second CRNA as backup)
- Day cases on Saturday and Sunday should be expected
- Call required: Yes
Additional details
- Staffing model: MD supervision of CRNAs, 0% hands-on
- Support staff: 9–12 CRNAs on day shift; 2 CRNAs on call at night and weekends
- Daily patient volume: 34
- Call ratio/schedule: Shared call coverage; nights and weekends unrestricted
- Location type: On-site
- Government facility: No
- Percentage hands-on: 0%