Locum Anesthesiology Physician

Position Overview: General Anesthesiologist

Coverage Duration

Immediate start for a 6-month period with potential for extension; Full-Time commitment required.

Practice Setting

Hospital-based.

Work Schedule

Five 10-hour shifts per week, predominantly Sunday to Monday, from 7 AM to 5 PM. A minimum of one weekend per month is mandatory, and the provider must be available for two out of three holiday weeks.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provision of general anesthesia for various surgical procedures, including but not limited to general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, and urology. There may be a minimal involvement in neurosurgery; however, obstetrics and cardiac cases are excluded. The anesthesiologist will encounter healthy pediatric patients but will primarily handle standard cases. Collaboration with CRNAs is expected, and candidates should be prepared to assist in rare instances where needed.

On-Call Requirements

No on-call responsibilities are anticipated.

Patient Volume

Case load varies by designated area, averaging 4-6 cases per shift.

Staffing Structure

The anesthesiologist will work alongside multiple other anesthesiologists and CRNAs, with minimal oversight of CRNAs, if any.

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

EPIC.

Compensation Model

Hourly rate, not inclusive of other benefits; preference for local providers.

Credentialing Timeline

Approximately 90 days from application submission.

Required Certifications

Candidates must hold Board Certification along with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification as recognized by the American Heart Association.