Locums Anesthesiologist Physician opportunity – Pennsylvania
Glencoe, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Anesthesiology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Inpatient
Location
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/19/24
W are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Anesthesiologist to join its team on a locum tenens basis. This position involves providing anesthesia services for a variety of surgical cases in a rural critical access hospital setting. The role includes both OR work during the day and night call responsibilities with low callback frequency.
- Low callback frequency during night calls (0-2 on average).
- Supervision of 3-4 CRNAs depending on case volume.
- Epidurals primarily for OB cases (200-250 births annually).
- Travel and lodging reimbursement provided, with lodging capped.
- 25-bed critical access hospital located in Coudersport, PA, offering a wide range of surgical services. The hospital features four operating rooms, an endoscopy lab, and a minor procedure room. It performs approximately 5,500 surgical procedures annually.
Job Responsibilities
Administer and oversee regional blocks and epidurals.
Supervise CRNAs during daylight hours for scheduled surgeries.
Respond to callbacks during night call, primarily for OB cases such as C-sections.
Perform preoperative evaluations and postoperative pain management.
Maintain high standards of patient safety and care in a rural hospital setting.
Qualifications
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Anesthesiology.
Active Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility for licensure.
DEA certification.
ACLS certification.
Minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical experience.
Proficiency in regional anesthesia techniques and epidurals.
Ability to supervise CRNAs effectively.
Working Hours
Night call: 4:00 PM – 7:00 AM (30-minute response time).
Weekend call: 24-hour shifts (Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM).
Skills
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
Ability to adapt to a rural hospital environment with a diverse case mix.
Experience with Meditech EMR system is a plus.