Anesthesiologist
Updated 11/19/25
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician
Anesthesiology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Requirements: ACLS, BLS, PALS required; Flu vaccine required; DEA required; PA State License required
Requirements: Collaborative agreement with supervising physician; UPMC mandatory education not required
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Anesthesiologist
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: West Shore Surgery Center, Pennsylvania (UPMC)
- Service Setting: Multispecialty Ambulatory Surgery Center - Outpatient/OR coverage
- Coverage Type: Clinical
- Coverage Period: 10/10/2025 - ongoing (dates TBD)
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Part-time; 7:00a - 4:00p (some shifts may extend later) COVERAGE DATES
- Immediate coverage needed: 10/10, 10/13, 10/16, 10/17, 10/24
- Assignment is ongoing with schedule for November TBD
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adults 90%, Pediatrics 10%
- Patient Volume/Census: Supervising up to 4 ORs with CRNAs; may also cover an OR independently
- Admissions: Outpatient/OR only
- Case Mix: Ophthalmology, GI, ENT, Plastic Surgery, General, GYN, Orthopedic, Podiatry, Rectal, Oculoplastic, Dental
- Procedures: Cataract, Retina, Colonoscopy, T&A, BMT, other surgical procedures
- Daily Caseload: Multiple cases per OR, rapid turnover; some longer cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
- Facility: West Shore Surgery Center, Pennsylvania
- Specialty Backup Available: Yes - CRNAs, experienced support staff
- Support Staff Available: Yes
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Full privileges available; temporary privileges provided
- Credentialing Timeline: 7 days
- Compliance
Requirements: ACLS, BLS, PALS required; Flu vaccine required; DEA required; PA State License required
- Onboarding
Requirements: Collaborative agreement with supervising physician; UPMC mandatory education not required
- Documentation Required: CV, 24-month case logs, Act 33 & Act 34 clearances, Act 73 FBI clearance, malpractice COI, enrollment/insurance packet, TB test, CMEs past 24 months
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Rate: Market rate; details submitted with provider presentation
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED SKILLS & PROCEDURES
- Able to work independently in an OR if required
- Experience with adult and pediatric patients (minor pediatric cases 10%)
- Paper charting experience
- Must be adaptable to fast-paced, multi-case OR environment
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- License: Active Pennsylvania medical license required (IMLC accepted)
- Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
- DEA: Required
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS required
- Experience: Minimum 1 year post-training in anesthesiology
- Other Qualifications: Collaborative with CRNAs and OR staff, flexible to cover multiple ORs, multitasking in high-volume surgery center
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide anesthesia coverage in a multispecialty surgery center
- Supervise CRNAs in up to 4 ORs or cover an OR independently
- Manage rapid turnover of multiple cases, including longer procedures (ENT, Plastic)
- Ensure patient safety and high-quality perioperative care for adult and pediatric patients
- Collaborate with experienced surgical and support staff for optimal patient experience
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