Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at OR North of Lafayette, Louisiana

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-222350-MD-LA
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  Sep 28 - Oct 9 and Oct 19 - 30
• Shift Type:  Day Shift; Call
• Assignment Type:  OR
• Call Required:  Yes
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This fast-paced community hospital provides anesthesia and surgical services across a varied caseload within an organized operating room program. The facility maintains established clinical protocols designed to support quality perioperative care delivery. Locum tenens anesthesiologist coverage is sought to address staffing needs across the identified assignment dates.

Lafayette, Louisiana is situated at the intersection of I-10 and I-49, approximately 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, and serves as a regional hub for Cajun and Creole culture, cuisine, and outdoor recreation. Clinicians on assignment may enjoy food tours, kayaking through the Atchafalaya Basin and Lake Martin, walking tours, and scavenger hunts throughout the area. Weekends in the region feature Cajun music sessions, farmer's markets, art exhibits, and cultural events that reflect the area's distinct heritage.

Clinicians in this role will provide anesthesia services during day shifts at an operating room facility in Louisiana, with Tuesday and Thursday shifts beginning at 6:30 AM and an 8-hour daily guarantee. Call coverage is required and is structured as every other day pager call. The assignment serves a varied surgical caseload. Board certification is required for all clinicians considered for this role.

• Case Load/PPD:  Variable
• Patient Population:  All Ages
• Call Ratio/Schedule:  every other day pager call
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No
• Percentage Hands On:  50%
• Supervision/Medical Direction:  Supervision
• Staffing Model:  Physician supervision model;  50% hands-on MD;  CRNA supervision

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

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.

Since 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.

That's what we do. Every day.

Company Description

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.\r\n\r\nSince 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.\r\n\r\nThat's what we do. Every day.