Pediatric Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at OR in Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-208867-MD-AR
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: Ongoing locum tenens coverage needed
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: OR
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This is the state's only pediatric health system and one of the largest children's hospitals in the United States, offering 336 beds and a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. The facility provides nationally recognized specialty care and serves children from across Arkansas and beyond with a full range of pediatric services in an advanced, child-focused environment. The hospital maintains the highest standards of pediatric care with state-of-the-art medical technology and specialized staff.

Little Rock, Arkansas is a vibrant capital city known for its rich history, lively downtown, and easy access to the outdoors. Home to major attractions like the River Market District and the Clinton Presidential Center, it offers great food, culture, and entertainment. With beautiful trails, riverside parks, and nearby Pinnacle Mountain State Park, its an ideal place to live, work, and enjoy the Natural State.

The clinician will provide comprehensive pediatric anesthesia services for all case types excluding head cases during day shifts. The role involves 100% hands-on anesthesia care with direct supervision of CRNAs in the operating room setting. Board certification in anesthesiology and prescriptive authority are mandatory requirements. The position requires on-site presence with no call obligations, focusing on delivering safe anesthesia care for the pediatric patient population.

• Case Load/PPD: All peds include all case types, no heads (perm staff will do most complex cases until department chair approves locum
• Patient Population: Peds
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Percentage Hands On: 100%
• Supervision/Medical Direction: Supervision
• Staffing Model: Direct supervision model with CRNAs

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