Locum Anesthesiologist - Flex Shift, Top of Market Premium Pay, Quick Start. Top facility. Paid travel/housing. Paid malpractice

Updated 1/18/26
Mission District, California, 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

Looking for flexibility, competitive pay, and the chance to shape your own career path? At Odyssey Locums, we connect anesthesiologists at every stage of their career—from new graduates to seasoned clinicians—with rewarding locum tenens opportunities across the country. As one of the fastest-growing locum tenens firms in the U.S., we partner with top hospitals, health systems, and medical groups to ensure continuity of care while giving providers freedom, financial growth, and the support they deserve. With Odyssey, you gain a trusted advocate who handles all the details. Our experienced recruiters provide 24/7 support, streamlined credentialing, and access to assignments nationwide. We focus on maximizing provider pay while ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish. This new opportunity offers flexible scheduling, top of market premium pay and a collaborative anesthesia team.


Locum Anesthesiologists needed to start ASAP and work 6 months with a possibility of extension at a facility near Mission District, CA.


  • Providers can work either 4 or 5 days/week. Shifts are generally 8 hours long, but can be up to 10 depending on cases.
  • Facility is confident that providers will get a minimum of 40 hours/week, if not more.
  • No fixed shift requirements
  • Regional anesthesia experience preferred, but can be evaluated on a case by case basis
  • Recent experience working solo is required. Experience or interest in occasionally working with CRNAs preferred.
  • Recent experience (last 2-3+ years of practice) with a mix of outpatient and inpatient surgical cases.
  • Experience and/or interest in high acuity (ASA 3+) preferred.
  • A large recent practice mix of chronic pain clinic or chronic pain procedures is not relevant to this position.
  • Support staff: CRNA.
  • Patient population/age: adults and adolescents 13yo+.
  • Department description: Hospital OR coverage, typically only takes on general cases, on occasion regional cases as well.
  • EMR: EPIC.
  • Skills required: Regional skills strongly preferred but not required.
  • Board Certification: Required. Willing to consider truly board eligible especially if they’re fellowship trained.
  • State license required: Yes, State of CA.
  • DEA: Yes, CA with Schedule 2/2n.
  • Certifications preferred: BLS, ACLS - must be AHA.
  • Must have at least 2 years anesthesiology experience.
  • Must have recent experience at tertiary care centers.
  • Will float at 6 facilities.
  • Will predominantly work solo in the operating room, only occasionally overseeing CRNAs.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60 – 90 days.
  • 500 referral bonus received for any referral who works 30 days.
  • $All-inclusive Competitive Hourly pay + A rated malpractice insurance with tail coverage included.




We Offer:



  • Streamlined credentialing - less than 90 days
  • 24/7 Dedicated recruiter and credentialing specialist
  • Premium Rate weeknight call + Premium if called in
  • Top of market premium hourly pay
  • Paid Housing
  • Paid Travel
  • A++ rated malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • $500 referral bonus for any provider you refer.

The Facility:
Top Healthcare facility that offers a full range of healthcare services and has received recognition for healthcare excellence.




Take the first step into a premium anesthesiology assignment with Odyssey Locums — where you can grow your career, earn on your terms, and partner with a locums firm that puts providers first.




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