Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Cardiac Anesthesiology

Description

. This role offers an opportunity to provide high-quality anesthesia care within a dynamic medical practice setting, supporting complex cardiac procedures and patient outcomes.

As a Locum Cardiac Anesthesiologist, you will deliver perioperative anesthesia services for cardiac surgical cases, including pre-operative assessment, intraoperative management, and post-operative care coordination. You will work closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, perfusionists, nursing staff, and the broader care team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

 

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative evaluations of cardiac surgical patients
• Develop and implement individualized anesthesia plans for cardiac procedures
• Administer and monitor general anesthesia, including advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Manage intraoperative cardiac complications and hemodynamic instability
• Coordinate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons and perfusion teams during cardiopulmonary bypass
• Provide post-operative pain management and recovery oversight
• Ensure compliance with institutional protocols, safety standards, and documentation requirements
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and quality improvement initiatives
• Support teaching and mentoring of residents or junior clinical staff when applicable

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• Completion of an accredited anesthesiology residency program
• Fellowship training or subspecialty expertise in Cardiac Anesthesiology preferred
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of Texas
• Current board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology
• Proficiency in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) interpretation is advantageous
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, on-site clinical environment

Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 7a-3p

No weekend or call

Daily Volume: 25 patients

EMR: Meditech

Must be board-certified

DEA required

Paid travel & expenses