Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist

About the Role

An anesthesiologist provides locum tenens coverage at two small community hospitals, supporting inpatient, outpatient, and surgical procedures in a supervised physician model.

Responsibilities

• Perform anesthesia for cases including OB spinals, epidurals, regional blocks, general surgery, and endoscopy.
• Manage 5-20 cases daily.
• Cover both facilities with flexibility, supervising CRNAs or working independently as needed.
• Provide anesthesia care across diverse patient populations.
• Maintain established workflows and adapt to coverage needs at both facilities.

Work Environment

• Day shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays.
• Call shifts from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Weekend coverage from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM.
• Support staff includes anesthesia techs and CRNAs, with varying MD to CRNA ratios.

Qualifications & Skills

• Board certification in Anesthesiology.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience.
• Prescriptive authority.
• Ability to work independently or supervise CRNAs.
• Flexibility with scheduling is essential.