Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Anesthesiology - Cardiac in Richmond, VA

Doctor of Medicine | Anesthesiology - Cardiac
Location: Richmond, VA
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

A leading healthcare facility in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Locums Cardiac Anesthesiology Physician for coverage during the week of December 21, 2026. This opportunity is ideal for a fellowship-trained cardiac anesthesiologist seeking a short-term assignment with a focused cardiac call schedule and no overnight OR call requirements.

Position Overview

• Assignment Dates: Week of December 21, 2026

• Schedule: Monday–Thursday OR coverage

• OR Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Night Call: None

Call Schedule

Cardiac call coverage only:

• Call begins: 7:00 AM on December 24, 2026

• Call ends: 7:00 AM on December 28, 2026

• Holiday call rates apply on December 24 and December 25

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for cardiac surgical procedures

• Manage perioperative care for complex cardiac patients

• Participate in cardiac call coverage as scheduled

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia colleagues, and multidisciplinary care teams

• Provide safe, high-quality anesthesia services in a tertiary care environment

Qualifications

• Cardiac fellowship-trained anesthesiologist preferred

• Facility will consider non-cardiac fellowship-trained physicians who can provide:
  • Cardiac case logs

  • Attestation form documenting cardiac procedure experience

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
  • Certification must be obtained within 5 years of residency completion

• Active Virginia medical license or IMLC eligibility

• Current BLS certification required

• ACLS certification required if requesting conscious sedation privileges

• Flu vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions considered)

• COVID vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions considered)