Position Overview
A respected healthcare facility in Hampton, VA is seeking an experienced Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist (MD/DO) to provide high‑quality anesthesia services across a diverse surgical caseload.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective anesthesia care for a wide range of surgical procedures (general, ortho, GI, urology, OB, and more depending on facility).
- Conduct pre‑operative evaluations and develop individualized anesthesia plans.
- Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care (MAC).
- Monitor patients throughout the perioperative process and manage post‑anesthesia recovery.
- Collaborate closely with CRNAs, surgeons, and perioperative staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with facility protocols and regulatory standards.
Assignment Details
- Schedule: Monday-Friday
- Shifts: 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts
- Weekend and weekday beeper call shifts, 1:4 rotation
- Cases: General, epidural, spinal, regional, obstetrical, neurosurgical, complex vascular, complex ortho, vent management, and central lines
- 8 ORs
- Care Team Model: 4 MDs & 11 CRNAs
- Will supervise 3 CRNAs
- Anesthesia techs turn over ORs
- EMR: Epic
- Must be board-certified
- Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology
- Active Virginia medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Current DEA registration
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Prior experience with regional anesthesia preferred but not required