Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in San Antonio, Texas

About the role

Job Reference ID: ORD-228942-MD-TX

Dates needed: January 2 – Ongoing; Shift type: Day shift; Assignment type: OR; Job duration: Locums; Call required: Yes; Board certification required: Yes.

About the facility

This hospital operates an active operating room program supporting a diverse surgical caseload across multiple specialties, including a significant cath lab and TEE volume. The facility maintains established perioperative workflows designed to support quality anesthesia care delivery within its on-site clinical environment. Locum tenens anesthesiologist coverage is sought on an ongoing basis beginning January 2 to address staffing needs within the Anesthesia Department.

About the location

San Antonio is a well-known destination offering a range of attractions suited to diverse interests. Notable destinations include the historic Alamo, the River Walk network of canals and pathways, and theme parks such as SeaWorld San Antonio and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The area also provides family-oriented options such as the San Antonio Zoo, Natural Bridge Caverns, and Brackenridge Park, alongside cultural institutions including the McNay Art Museum and the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts will find parks and green spaces suited to hiking, biking, and kayaking, while the Pearl District and Market Square offer additional dining and leisure options.

Responsibilities

• Provide 100% hands-on anesthesia services during day shifts within an operating room setting.
• Manage a surgical case mix including joints, orthopedics, spine, urology, ENT, pain, plastics, podiatry, neuro, and significant cath lab and TEE volume.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, averaging 35–40 hours per week.
• Call coverage required for all clinicians, including locum tenens, structured as beeper call with a 30-minute response radius.
• Post-call day off provided.
• Call rotation follows a 2 weeks on/1 week off or 26 weeks on/off schedule with 36 weekday and 18 weekend call shifts.

Requirements

• Board certification in Anesthesiology required.
• Temporary privileges available with a credentialing timeframe of approximately 30–60 days.

Additional details

• Case Load/PPD: Varies
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No
• Percentage Hands On: 100%
• Supervision/Medical Direction: Other
• Staffing Model: 100% hands-on MD; Other CRNA model