General | Anesthesiologist

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist opportunity in Pottstown, PA, supporting general, orthopedic, dental, urology, and ENT cases. Work with a collaborative CRNA team in a supportive small community hospital setting.

About the Role

Join a dynamic anesthesia team at a community hospital in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. This locum tenens position offers a varied clinical mix, excellent workplace culture, and convenient access to the greater Philadelphia area. The role is ideal for anesthesia professionals seeking short-term or locum tenens opportunities in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe medical management of patients undergoing anesthesia for surgery and procedures across general, orthopedic, dental, urology, and ENT cases.
• Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations, obtain and verify informed consent, and discuss anesthetic options and risks with patients.
• Perform induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia; monitor physiologic status and intervene clinically as needed.
• Perform regional and peripheral nerve blocks for orthopedic and other cases as appropriate.
• Supervise and collaborate with CRNAs to ensure high-quality perioperative care (MD:CRNA ratio typically 1:2 to 1:4).
• Assist in directing and coordinating activities in the Anesthesia Department and participate in department communication and quality initiatives.
• Complete accurate documentation in Epic and support perioperative throughput and patient safety.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited College of Medicine.
• Board certification or fellowship in Anesthesiology (board-certified preferred).
• Completion of an accredited Anesthesiology residency.
• Current Physician license in Pennsylvania, or eligibility to obtain one (PA license preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of post-residency anesthesiology experience; preference for providers with high-volume orthopedic anesthesia experience.
• Proficiency with peripheral nerve blocks and regional anesthesia techniques.
• Experience supervising CRNAs and working collaboratively in an anesthesia care team.

Pay

Weekly estimated pay: $8,860 – $9,340.

Schedule

• Assignment Duration: March 3, 2026 – March 5, 2027 (52 weeks).
• Shift Duration: 16-hour days; typical coverage includes 10-hour day shifts required and 24-hour call shifts preferred.
• Hours Per Week: 32.

Benefits

• Lodging/Housing Stipend: $126 daily.
• Car Rental/Mileage Stipend: $250 weekly.
• 1099 Contract Position (does not include employee benefits).

Additional Details

• Case Mix: General anesthesia, orthopedic (high-volume), dental, urology, ENT.
• Charting/EMR: Epic.