Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at OR Facility in Missouri

• Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-MO
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: June - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: OR
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This Level 1 Trauma Center operates as a comprehensive pediatric facility providing advanced surgical services with established anesthesia protocols. The facility maintains a robust anesthesia department with 9 anesthesiologists and 13 certified registered nurse anesthetists supporting diverse pediatric surgical specialties. The hospital emphasizes quality pediatric care delivery through modern anesthesia capabilities and collaborative clinical environment.

This area offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities centered around water activities including kayaking, canoeing, river rafting and tubing along local waterways. The region features natural attractions such as Bluff Dwellers Cave and various camping facilities like Shady Beach Campground, providing access to the scenic Missouri Ozarks landscape. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly entertainment options including dining establishments, a movie theater, and recreational facilities spread across nearby communities.

The anesthesiologist will provide medical direction for comprehensive pediatric anesthesia services at this Level 1 Trauma Center, supervising certified registered nurse anesthetists across all pediatric surgical cases from neonates to older children. The clinician will work structured shifts including Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with 8-hour coverage plus Wednesday 8-hour shifts, maintaining 100% medical direction with no hands-on patient involvement. Responsibilities include overseeing anesthesia care delivery, ensuring quality patient safety protocols, and collaborating with the anesthesia team of 9 MDs and 13 CRNAs. Board certification and prescriptive authority are mandatory for this position that operates without call coverage obligations.

• Case Load/PPD: Varies
• Patient Population: Peds
• Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Percentage Hands On: 0%
• Supervision/Medical Direction: Medical Direction
• Staffing Model: Medical direction model with 9 MDs and 13 CRNAs

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm


• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet


• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist


• Digital hub for assignment details