Anesthesiology Physician

Anesthesiologist

Assignment Details
Location: Somerset, Pennsylvania
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Anesthesiology
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based / Operating Room
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: December 28, 2026
Assignment Duration: Ongoing
Coverage Need: 1.0 FTE (Full-Time Coverage)
Estimated Shifts: 22 Per Month
EMR: Epic

Compensation:
Hourly: $350/hr
Weeknight Call: $470 per 24 hours
24 Hour Weekend Call: $1950 per 24 hours
Weeknight Call Call Back: $350/hr
24 Hour Weekend Call Call Back: $350/hr

Schedule
Monday-Friday
Regular Hours: 6:30 AM-3:30 PM or 5:30 PM
Weeknight Call: Monday-Friday, 5:30 PM-7:00 AM
Weekend Call: Saturday-Sunday, 7:00 AM-7:00 AM (24-Hour Coverage)
Weeknight and Weekend Call Required
Full-Time and Part-Time Availability Considered
Post-Call Providers May Be Released Early in the Afternoon When Possible

Call Coverage
Weeknight Call Required
24-Hour Weekend Call Required
Call Types: In-House, Telephone, and Beeper
Average Admissions While On Call: 1
Weeknight Callbacks Are Rare
Weekend Call Volume Varies
Historically Approximately 1 Case on Saturday and 1 Case on Sunday
No Obstetric Services

Patient Population / Volume
Adult Patients: Approximately 90%
Pediatric Patients: Approximately 10%
Average Daily Surgical Volume: 16-20 Cases, Excluding Add-On Cases
Busy Initial Operating Room Case Schedule
Additional Cases May Occur Later in the Day

Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Anesthesia Services for Adult and Pediatric Patients
Primarily Supervise Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
Provide Hands-On Anesthesia Care When Required
Perform General and Regional Anesthesia
Provide Anesthesia for Orthopedic Procedures
Perform Basic Orthopedic Regional Blocks
Manage Perioperative Anesthesia Care
Conduct Preoperative Anesthesia Evaluations
Monitor Patients During Surgical Procedures
Manage Anesthesia-Related Complications
Provide Post-Anesthesia Care
Participate in Weeknight and Weekend Call Coverage
Collaborate With Anesthesiologists, CRNAs, Surgeons, and Perioperative Staff
Document Patient Care in Epic

Surgical Specialties / Case Types
General Anesthesia Cases
Regional Anesthesia Cases
Orthopedic Surgery
Adult Surgical Cases
Pediatric Surgical Cases
No Obstetric Cases

Required Procedures / Skills
General Anesthesia
Regional Anesthesia
Pediatric Anesthesia
Orthopedic Anesthesia
Basic Orthopedic Regional Blocks
CRNA Supervision
Hands-On Anesthesia Management When Needed
Perioperative Patient Management
Anesthesia Call Coverage

Clinical Environment / Support
Hospital-Based Anesthesia Practice
Two Anesthesiologists Onsite
CRNA Supervision Model
Hands-On Anesthesia Care May Be Required
Adult and Pediatric Surgical Services
No Obstetric Services
Epic EMR

Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology - Required
Minimum 1 Year of Clinical Experience in Anesthesiology - Required
Comfortable Providing Pediatric Anesthesia - Required
Comfortable Performing Regional Anesthesia - Required
Ability to Perform Basic Orthopedic Blocks - Required
Willingness to Provide Weeknight Call - Required
Willingness to Provide 24-Hour Weekend Call - Required
ACLS Certification - Required
Pennsylvania Medical License Required Before Practice
Candidates Needing Pennsylvania Licensure May Be Considered
IMLC Not Accepted
DEA - Not Required
CSR - Not Required

Submission Requirements
Current Curriculum Vitae
Board Certification or Board Eligibility Status
Pennsylvania Medical License Status
ACLS Certification
NPDB Self-Query - Required at Presentation
Confirmation of Pediatric Anesthesia Experience and Comfort
Confirmation of Regional Anesthesia Experience and Comfort
Confirmation of Willingness to Take Weeknight Call
Confirmation of Willingness to Take 24-Hour Weekend Call
Current Availability

Credentialing
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 90 Days
Full Privileges Available
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Anesthesiology Required
Pennsylvania Licensure Required Before Starting
Candidates Requiring State Licensure May Be Considered
NPDB Self-Query Required at Presentation