Anesthesiologist- Putnam, CT-$355/HR

Job at a glance

• Degree Required: MD/DO
• Position Type: Locums/Travel
• Work Environment: Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
• Visa Sponsorship: No

Job Description

A well-supported community hospital in northeastern Connecticut is seeking a Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist to join their dedicated team. This assignment offers excellent compensation, robust call bonuses, and a generous completion bonus for fulfilling your contract. Ideal for physicians seeking steady, long-term supplemental work in a collegial setting.

Key Details

• Hourly Rate: $355/hour
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Start Date: March 3, 2025 (flexible)
• Duration: 13 weeks or longer
• Licensing: CT license required (will wait for license if needed)
• Credentialing: 30–60 days (if licensed), 60–120 days (if new license needed)

Benefits

• $30,000 completion bonus
• $250/week car stipend
• $110/day housing stipend
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Travel coordination available for non-local providers

Job Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia for a wide range of surgical cases, including:
  • General, Ortho, OB, Colorectal, GYN, ENT, Cataracts, Podiatry, GI, Thoracic, Pacemakers, Cardioversion, TEE
• Participate in a rotating call schedule (6–10 shifts/month)
• Supervise CRNAs (3:4 MD-to-CRNA ratio) and perform own cases
• Use iPro and paper charting systems
• Be available for pager/beeper call (no in-house call)
• Support patient care from 7:00 AM–3:00 PM during regular weekday shifts

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Active CT license (or willing to obtain)
• Comfortable with a full spectrum of anesthesia services
• Willingness to participate in required call shifts

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (8-hour shifts)
• Call: Pager call required (6–10 calls/month including weekends)
• Overtime expected

Skills

• Strong clinical and procedural skills across a wide surgical case mix
• Team collaboration with CRNAs and surgical staff
• Effective communication and patient care documentation
• Experience with both paper and digital charting systems