Anesthesiology Locum Tenens Physician

Position Overview

This is a Top 10% paying anesthesia assignment (2025 market data) offering over $18,000 per week with a strong OB component in a community-based hospital setting.

You’ll work a consistent Monday–Friday 7a–5p schedule, with additional opportunities for OB night float and weekend coverage, plus optional back-up call. The role allows you to either run your own cases or supervise CRNAs, with a clean case mix that excludes cardiac, transplant, and complex pediatrics.

Coverage expectation:

• Minimum: 2 full weeks/month
• Preferred: Full-time (4–5 shifts/week for the full month)

Why providers take this assignment:

• Top 10% pay nationally for anesthesia locums (2025 data)
• $350/hr base
• OB-focused work with predictable structure
• Flexible practice model (hands-on or supervision)
• Lower acuity community setting (no cardiac/transplant/complex peds)
• Easy travel + proximity to Boise market

Assignment Highlights

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Monthly Expectation: Minimum 2 weeks/month; preference full-time
• Call / Additional Coverage:
  • OB Night Float: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Sun–Thurs)
  • Weekend OB: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Fri–Sun)
  • Back-Up Call (Pager): 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Practice Model: Care team (approx. 4:1) + own cases
• Facility Type: Acute Care | Level IV Trauma

Job Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled anesthesiology coverage for OR and OB cases
• Participate in OB night float and weekend coverage as needed
• Provide back-up call coverage for OR cases when OB coverage is occupied
• Perform own anesthetic cases as needed
• Supervise CRNAs within care team model
• Perform regional anesthesia
• Provide OB anesthesia starts (CRNAs continue care)
• Collaborate with surgical, OB, and perioperative teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Work Details

• Setting: Community Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: IV
• OR Capacity: 4 ORs
• OB Volume: ~1,200 deliveries/year
• Case Mix: General anesthesia, OB, regional
• Excludes: Cardiac, transplant, complex pediatrics
• Support: 4:1 CRNA supervision model
• Minimum Experience: 1+ year post-residency

Skills & Experience

• Comfortable with both independent and supervisory roles
• OB anesthesia experience strongly preferred
• Experience with regional anesthesia
• Strong general anesthesia skill set
• Ability to function in a community hospital setting
• Flexible to support system-wide needs if required