Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Delaware

Job Reference: ORD-220616-MD-DE

About the role

This hospital is an active facility providing anesthesia and surgical services across a broad range of specialties within an organized surgical program. The facility maintains established perioperative workflows designed to support quality patient care delivery. Coverage by a locum tenens anesthesiologist is sought to address current staffing needs within the Anesthesia Department.

The area offers a range of cultural and recreational attractions suited to diverse interests. Destinations include the Delaware Art Museum, the Grand Opera House, Rockwood Park and Museum, and the Hagley Museum and Library. Outdoor destinations such as Cape Henlopen State Park and Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge provide opportunities for nature-based activities, and the area also features dining options, craft breweries, and a riverwalk.

Schedule

• Shift type: Day shift
• Dates needed: December – Ongoing
• Assignment type: OR
• Call required: Yes — minimum 1 week per month
• Call obligations: 2–3 weeknights of CV call from 7 PM to 7 AM and 1 weekend of CV call on 24‑hour shifts with a 30‑minute callback requirement
• Job duration: Locums

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services during day shifts within a perioperative setting
• Cover surgical case mix including cardiac, thoracic, general surgery, orthopedic, OB, GYN, ENT, urology, endoscopy, neuro, vascular, plastics, pediatrics, and podiatry procedures
• Supervise CRNAs who participate in every CV case as part of the staffing model
• Operate under a supervision model with 50% hands‑on MD involvement

Requirements

• Board certification in Anesthesiology
• TEE certification
• Prescriptive authority not required

Details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: CRNAs
• Patient population: All ages
• Location type: On‑site
• Government: No
• Percentage hands‑on: 50%
• Supervision/medical direction: Supervision
• Staffing model: Supervision model; 50% hands‑on MD; OR setting; day shift; call required; CRNAs participate in every CV case