Locum Anesthesiology Opening - California
Glencoe, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Anesthesiology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Location
95519, California, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/21/25
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
- Specialty: Anesthesiology
- Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)
- Location: California
- Job Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Required: 5/20/2025 - Ongoing
- Schedule: On-site clinical hours and call if needed
- Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days
- License: An active California state license is required
- EMR: Epic
- Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
- Other Details: The facility which is stroke-certified and trauma level 3 is looking for a provider to cover on-site clinic hours and beeper call if needed. The facility is seeking Anesthesiology providers who can work a mix of day, night, and weekend shifts, with a strong preference for those willing to cover nights and weekends. Shifts vary, with the longest being 7 AM – 7 PM and the shortest 3 PM – 11 PM. Weekend calls include a 12-hour guaranteed shift (7 AM – 7 PM), a 12-hour night shift (7 PM – 7 AM, requiring the provider to be within 30 minutes of the hospital), and a backup on-call shift (which may involve 4–5 hours of work or none). Providers will start with day shifts before transitioning to nights after a few weeks. Call is beeper-based and remote on weekends. Overtime applies after 12 hours and must be pre-approved by the medical director by the end of the shift. Guaranteed hours are 8. An active California medical license is required for submission, and if found inactive, name clear will be revoked. A permanent California DEA is preferred but not required.
- White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
- Rf: 38591
Job Responsibilities
- Work a combination of day, night, and weekend shifts, ensuring availability for night and weekend coverage.
- Follow a phased schedule, starting with day shifts before transitioning to night shifts.
- Adhere to hospital policies, including pre-approval for overtime by the medical director at the end of each shift.
- Participate in shift work and call coverage, including beeper call and remote call on weekends.
- Provide backup on-call support during designated weekend shifts.
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology.
- Preferred but not required: Permanent California DEA license.
Working Hours
- Longest shift: 7 AM – 7 PM
- Shortest shift: 3 PM – 11 PM
Call coverage:
- Beeper call during shifts
- Remote call on weekends
Weekend call shifts:
- Weekend Day 1: 7 AM – 7 PM (12-hour guarantee)
- Weekend Night: 7 PM – 7 AM (12-hour on-call, must be within 30 minutes of the hospital)
- Weekend Day 2: On-call backup for day/night shift (may work 4–5 hours or none)
Transition period: Providers start with day shifts before moving to night shifts after a few weeks.
Overtime: Applies after 12 hours, must be pre-approved by the medical director by the end of the shift.
Skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Willingness to cover night and weekend shifts as part of a shared scheduling system.
- Strong clinical decision-making and patient management skills.