Anesthesiologist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-47972
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Eureka, CA
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Jan 01, 2027 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 8-12 hour weekday shifts
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Weeknight beeper call (after hours), 24-hour weekend beeper call
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 20-30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Case Mix: General, Obstetrics, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Thoracic, Vascular, Pediatrics, Trauma
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: RNs: yes, MAs: yes, PA/NPs: yes, Office Staff: yes
  
• No of ER: 7

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • General Anesthesia
    
  • Adult
    
  • Pediatric
    
  • Trauma
    
  • Spinal Anesthesia
    
  • Epidural Anesthesia
    
  • Regional Anesthesia Surgery
    
  • Obstetrical Cases
    
  • Neurosurgical cases (Head, Spine)
    
  • Thoracic cases (except open heart)
    
  • Complex vascular cases (except open heart)
    
  • Complex orthopedic cases
    
  • Pain management techniques
    
  • Post-op epidural
    
  • Post-op extremity blocks
    
  • Ventilation management
    
  • Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues
    
  • Central Line placement
    
  • Arterial Line placement
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible
  
• Licenses: Licensed in CA
  
• DEA: Yes, required
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer general, regional, and local anesthesia for a variety of surgical cases including obstetrics, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and trauma.
  
• Perform pre-operative assessments and develop anesthesia care plans.
  
• Manage airway and ventilation, including difficult airway management.
  
• Place central venous and arterial lines as needed.
  
• Provide acute pain management including epidurals and nerve blocks.