Anesthesiology - Pediatrics Physician

Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Locum Tenens

Location:

Peoria, Illinois Position Type:

Locum Tenens Start Date:

January 4, 2027 Coverage Need:

Approximately 2-3 weeks per month
Position Overview Seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Anesthesiologist with pediatric cardiac anesthesia experience to support a high-acuity pediatric and congenital cardiac program.
Candidates must have pediatric anesthesia training and significant experience with pediatric cardiac cases, including cardiopulmonary bypass and single-ventricle physiology. General pediatric anesthesia alone is not sufficient.
Schedule and Call

Weekday coverage: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM
Weeknight call required
Weekend call: 24-hour coverage
Anticipate approximately 4 hours on-site during weekend call
Preference for providers available in 5-7 day blocks
30-minute call response time
Providers will work alongside an established anesthesia team; not a solo position
Clinical Responsibilities

Pediatric general anesthesia
Pediatric cardiac anesthesia
Congenital heart surgery
Cardiopulmonary bypass cases
Cardiac catheterization lab procedures
Additional pediatric surgical and procedural anesthesia as needed
The program prioritizes pediatric cardiac anesthesia cases in the operating room, cath lab, and related settings. The program performs approximately 125 index congenital cardiac cases annually.
Qualifications and Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
Pediatric anesthesia training required
Pediatric cardiac anesthesia training or substantial pediatric cardiac anesthesia experience required
Minimum of 1 year of experience
Active Illinois medical license required to apply
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) candidates accepted
DEA registration required
CSR license required
Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
TEE certification is not required
Practice Environment

High-acuity pediatric and congenital cardiac program
Multidisciplinary team including CRNAs, residents, pediatric specialists, cath lab staff, and dedicated pediatric units
EPIC electronic medical record
Collaborative clinical environment
Please note:

The site does not need a provider limited to general pediatric anesthesia. Pediatric cardiac anesthesia experience is essential.
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