Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist

December 16, 2024

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Job Description

A premier healthcare organization in Kentucky is seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist for locum tenens coverage. You will work in a 400-bed hospital, providing anesthesia care for a wide variety of surgical procedures. The role involves both inpatient and outpatient anesthesia services across general surgery, orthopedics, and obstetrics.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer anesthesia for elective and emergency surgeries, including general, orthopedic, and obstetric procedures.
  • Perform preoperative assessments and develop anesthesia care plans.
  • Monitor patients during surgery, ensuring optimal sedation and pain management.
  • Collaborate with surgeons and nursing staff to ensure safe patient outcomes.

Program Details:

  • Annual Patient Volume: 55,000 patients per year.
  • Shift Options: 6a-3p, 9a-6p, 12p-9p, 3p-12a, 5p-2a, 10p-7a.
  • Scribe Coverage: Available to streamline documentation.
  • Trauma Center: Level II designation, handling a mix of trauma and elective cases.
  • EMR System: Medictech.
  • Housing & Travel: Provided along with licensing assistance and malpractice insurance.

This position is ideal for anesthesiologists looking for flexible schedules and the opportunity to work in a high-volume surgical center.