Locum Anesthesiologist

Locum Anesthesiologist Opportunity - San Francisco Bay Area

Start Date: ASAP, ideally within 60-90 days

Assignment Length: 26+ weeks (extension likely)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (5x10s or 4x10s)

Rate: Negotiable all-inclusive rate based on commitment

Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days

Palm Health Resources is actively recruiting a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Anesthesiologist for an extended locum assignment in the San Francisco Bay Area . This is an exciting opportunity to join a large academic health system with float coverage across a variety of high-acuity and ambulatory surgery locations. Ideal for providers looking to maintain clinical variety and autonomy in one of the country's most iconic metro areas.
Position Overview

• Facility Type: Large Academic Health System (Float Pool Assignment)
• Coverage: Scheduled clinical hours only - No call
• Sites Include: Inpatient and outpatient campuses (main campus + multiple sister sites)
• Case Types: General anesthesia (no cardiac, neuro, or liver)
• Population: Adolescents (13+) and adults
• Practice Model: Mix of solo cases and occasional CRNA oversight
• EMR: Epic

Clinical Settings

Providers will float between a combination of hospital ORs and ambulatory surgery centers, depending on need. High acuity inpatient care is expected, with flexibility to rotate into outpatient sites. Must be comfortable with a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Shifts: 5x10s or 4x10s - minimum 40 hours/week
• Holidays: Paid at 1.5x rate on recognized holidays
• Support: CRNAs onsite (solo practice required for some sites)

Requirements

• Board Certification: Required (or truly Board-Eligible if fellowship trained)
• Licensure: Active California medical license required
• DEA: Required (CA-specific, Schedule 2/2N)
• Certifications: AHA BLS & ACLS required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in anesthesia; experience in tertiary care settings preferred
• Skills: Regional skills preferred (not required)

Compensation

• Rate: Negotiable based on commitment (all-inclusive)
• Malpractice Insurance: Provided by Palm Health (A-rated)

Palm Health Locum Benefits

All Palm Health anesthesiologists enjoy:

• Competitive pay package
• A+ rated malpractice insurance
• Full credentialing & licensing support
• 24/7 access to a dedicated recruiter & operations team
• Nationwide opportunities and flexible assignments
• Optional ICBA access for health, dental, life, and disability plans
• Referral bonuses for successful anesthesiologist referrals

Interested?

Apply now or reach out to a Palm Health recruiter to request a full job presentation. We'll walk you through every step of the process, from credentialing to onboarding, so you can focus on what you do best-delivering exceptional care.