Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist Jobs – General Anesthesia (Travel) – Putnam, Connecticut

Advance your anesthesiology career with a locum tenens anesthesiologist position in Putnam, Connecticut. This travel contract offers the chance to work in a supportive community hospital located in the scenic "Quiet Corner" of northeast Connecticut. Putnam provides a peaceful New England atmosphere and convenient access to Hartford, Providence, Boston, and New York City. Join our healthcare team and make a meaningful impact in Connecticut healthcare.

Connecticut Anesthesiologist Job Details

• Assignment Type: Locum tenens anesthesiologist (travel/contract position)
• Location: Putnam, Connecticut (Connecticut anesthesia jobs)
• Start Date: March 3, 2025
• End Date: December 29, 2025
• Contract Duration: 43 weeks
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days (typically 7 AM – 3 PM)
• Estimated Hours per Week: 60
• On-Call: Pager call required (6-10 shifts/month, weeknights and weekends)
• Setting: Community hospital with 5 anesthesia rooms
• Case Types: General anesthesia, orthopedic, OB, colorectal, cataracts, cystoscopy, ENT, gynecology, podiatry, thoracic, GI, pacemakers, TEE, cardioversion
• Supervision: MDs supervise CRNAs (CRNA to MD ratio 3:4); MDs also perform their own cases
• Charting System: iPro and paper/pen

Anesthesiologist Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited College of Medicine
• Completion of an approved residency in Anesthesiology
• Active physician license or willingness to obtain Connecticut medical license
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Anesthesiology
• Minimum 1 year of clinical anesthesia experience required
• Ability to participate in required pager call rotation (6-10 shifts/month)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities in the Anesthesia Department
• Deliver anesthesia care and medical management for surgical and procedural patients
• Conduct pre-anesthesia assessments and obtain informed consent
• Discuss anesthetic options and risks with patients
• Perform induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitor patients’ physiological condition during procedures
• Perform clinical interventions as needed
• Supervise and collaborate with Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
• Participate in pager call rotation (weeknights and weekends)

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