Anesthesiology Physician

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist,

Somerset, PennsylvaniaStart Date:

December 28, 2026Position Overview

Availability:

Full-time or part-time

Estimated Shifts:

22 per month

Coverage Requirement:

1.0 FTE

Minimum Experience:

1 year

Practice Setting:

Hospital-based anesthesia services

Staffing Model:

2 anesthesiologists onsite; no solo coverage

MD-to-CRNA Ratio:

1:3, potentially up to 1:4

EMR:

Epic

OB Services:

None

Licensure, Certifications & Board Requirements

Board Status:

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology required

State License:

Pennsylvania Candidates who need to obtain a Pennsylvania license may apply.

Certifications:

ACLS required

DEA:

Not required

CSR License:

Not required

Required Clinical Experience

Must be comfortable with pediatric anesthesia and regional anesthesia.

Must be willing to participate in weeknight and 24-hour weekend call.

Experience with general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and orthopedic cases is required.

Must be comfortable primarily supervising CRNAs, with hands-on anesthesia coverage as needed.

Must be comfortable performing basic orthopedic nerve blocks.

Schedule & Call Requirements

Regular Hours Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM-3:30 PM or 5:30 PM, depending on the daily schedule.

Weeknight Call Monday-Friday: 5:30 PM-7:00 AM.

Weeknight call is generally very light, with cases occurring rarely.

Weekend Call Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM (24-hour call).

Weekend volume varies, but historically averages approximately one case on Saturday and one case on Sunday.

CRNAs also participate in call coverage.

Post-call providers are typically released early in the afternoon when possible.

Call Structure In-house, telephone, and beeper call.

No OB services.

Weekend call is generally light, although volume can vary.

Clinical Environment & Case Mix

Average Daily Case Volume:

16-20 cases, excluding end-of-day add-on cases.

Patient Population:

Approximately 90% adults and 10% pediatric patients.

Onsite Anesthesiologists:

2 MDs.

Staffing Model:

Primarily supervision of CRNAs, with hands-on anesthesia care potentially required.

MD-to-CRNA Ratio:

Typically 1:3, with the possibility of supervising up to 4 CRNAs.

Regional Anesthesia:

Basic orthopedic blocks, with potential for expansion in the future.

Typical Cases:

General anesthesia, regional anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, and orthopedic procedures.

Opportunity Highlights

Two anesthesiologists onsite; no solo coverage.

Primarily a CRNA supervision role.

Hands-on clinical work may be required.

Light weeknight call and traditionally light weekend call.

No OB services.

Opportunity to support a daily volume of approximately 16-20 cases, plus add-ons.

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