Anesthesiologist - Per Diem

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Anesthesiology, has an immediate need for board-eligible or board-certified anesthesiologists to join our team on a per diem basis. This position is a good fit for an anesthesiologist who wants to practice in an academic setting without a full-time commitment: a clinician building a practice elsewhere, stepping back from full-time work, or looking to add shifts. Join our collegial environment where the people beside you are the best part of the job.

The Practice
Per diem anesthesiologists work alongside our faculty caring for adult patients at a Level I trauma center, two surgical specialty hospitals within Loma Linda University Health, and a busy ambulatory surgery center, and provide obstetric anesthesia for the labor and delivery service at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. The overall case mix includes major abdominal, orthopedic, vascular, neurosurgical, ENT, and urologic cases, trauma, obstetrics, and non-operating-room anesthesia. Supervision of residents is typically 1:2 with CRNA supervision at 1:2, up to 1:4. Shift assignments are scheduled by mutual availability. Ideally, per diem faculty work the equivalent of 20% to 49% including weekdays, weeknights, and/or weekends; shift can be clustered to fit scheduling needs. We encourage the equivalent of one day per week or one week per month, because it keeps per diem physicians familiar with our sites, systems, and colleagues.

The Faculty
Per diem physicians hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Anesthesiology. Our faculty cover for one another, consult freely, and share the difficult cases. Per diem physicians are members of that team. You will be oriented by experienced faculty, scheduled alongside people who are glad to have you, and treated as a colleague.

Teaching
Our residents are the reason many of us chose academic practice. Per diem anesthesiologists supervise residents and CRNAs in the operating room, and we are looking for physicians who find that work rewarding and who bring patience and high standards.

Compensation
Starting compensation is $300 – $350 per hour, adjusted for weekday, weeknight or weekend shifts. Details are discussed with the department during the recruitment process.

Benefits occurrence malpractice insurance is paid for by the department

See Public Service Loan Forgiveness for details on federal loan forgiveness eligibility.

Mission
Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist academic health system, and its commitment to whole-person care and service shapes the department’s work. Our anesthesiologists care for a diverse, often underserved patient population in the Inland Empire.

About the Area
Loma Linda, recognized as the only Blue Zone in the nation, is a family-friendly community known for its strong sense of community and commitment to health and wellness. Loma Linda University is in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains, with convenient access to beaches, skiing, hiking, and a variety of other outdoor activities. This growing region has a low cost of living and excellent private and public-school systems.

Qualifications
Candidates must be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Anesthesiology and hold, or be eligible for, a California medical license. We welcome candidates at all career stages.

To apply or learn more, please contact Emily Von Wald, Recruiting Specialist, at or .

We are a California employer; California residency is required upon start date. This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver. Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer.