Job · #801105
General/Ortho Anesthesiologist
Philadelphia, PA
Posted 28th Jul, 2026
At a glance
Job typeLocum Tenens
Contract1099
Start dateAug 10, 2026
SpecialtyGeneral Anesthesiology
ProfessionAnesthesiologist
Quick summary
AI summary
Hospital-based Locum Anesthesiologist role in Philadelphia serving a community-focused area with a broad adult surgical mix and Epic EMR.
Highlights
- 38-week assignment
- 1:4 MD-to-CRNA
- No heads, hearts, peds
Description
Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist needed in Philadelphia, PA — 38-week locum assignment covering general and orthopedic anesthesia with Epic EMR.
Join a dynamic anesthesia team serving a community-focused area of Philadelphia.
Job Details
- Assignment Length: 38 weeks (with potential to extend)
- Start Date: August 10, 2026
- End Date: April 30, 2027
- Shifts: 8-hour, 10-hour, and 24-hour shifts required
- Shift Types: Day shift required; weeknight and weekend on-call (pager) required; holiday shifts/call preferred
- Setting: 6 anesthesia rooms; Epic charting system (Epic EMR)
- MD to CRNA Ratio: 1:4 — MDs supervise CRNAs and also manage independent cases
- Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, gynecology, vascular, plastics (no heads, hearts, or pediatrics)
Job Requirements
- M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited College of Medicine
- Completion of an accredited residency in Anesthesiology
- Board Certification or fellowship in Anesthesiology required (Board Certified Anesthesiologist preferred)
- Current, unrestricted physician license for Pennsylvania (no licensing assistance available)
- ECFMG/FLEX as applicable for international graduates
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as an anesthesiologist; locum tenens or prior supervising experience with CRNAs a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality anesthesia care for general and orthopedic surgery patients as a locum tenens anesthesiologist
- Assist in directing and coordinating clinical activities within the Anesthesia Department
- Perform pre-anesthesia assessments, obtain and verify informed consent, and discuss anesthetic options and risks with patients
- Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia; monitor physiologic status throughout procedures
- Perform clinical interventions and emergency management as required
- Supervise and collaborate with CRNAs and perioperative staff; maintain documentation in Epic EMR
- Manage a varied caseload including general surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, gynecology, vascular, and plastics
Job details
First Call
FIRST Call frequency varies
State License
Pennsylvania
New Graduate Acceptable
No
Company Name
United Anesthesia
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