Locums - Somerset, Pennsylvania, Anesthesiologist Job

Updated 10/27/26
Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician
Anesthesiology

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

Job description

Job description Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist, Somerset, Pennsylvania Start Date: December 28, 2026 Position Overview
  • Availability: Full-time or part-time

  • Estimated Shifts: 22 per month

  • Coverage Requirement: 1.0 FTE

  • Minimum Experience: 1 year

  • Practice Setting: Hospital-based anesthesia services

  • Staffing Model: 2 anesthesiologists onsite; no solo coverage

  • MD-to-CRNA Ratio: 1:3, potentially up to 1:4

  • EMR: Epic

  • OB Services: None

Licensure, Certifications & Board Requirements
  • Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology required

  • State License: Pennsylvania

    • Candidates who need to obtain a Pennsylvania license may apply.

  • Certifications: ACLS required

  • DEA: Not required

  • CSR License: Not required

Required Clinical Experience
  • Must be comfortable with pediatric anesthesia and regional anesthesia.

  • Must be willing to participate in weeknight and 24-hour weekend call.

  • Experience with general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and orthopedic cases is required.

  • Must be comfortable primarily supervising CRNAs, with hands-on anesthesia coverage as needed.

  • Must be comfortable performing basic orthopedic nerve blocks.

Schedule & Call Requirements

Regular Hours

  • Monday–Friday: 6:30 AM–3:30 PM or 5:30 PM, depending on the daily schedule.

Weeknight Call

  • Monday–Friday: 5:30 PM–7:00 AM.

  • Weeknight call is generally very light, with cases occurring rarely.

Weekend Call

  • Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM (24-hour call).

  • Weekend volume varies, but historically averages approximately one case on Saturday and one case on Sunday.

  • CRNAs also participate in call coverage.

  • Post-call providers are typically released early in the afternoon when possible.

Call Structure

  • In-house, telephone, and beeper call.

  • No OB services.

  • Weekend call is generally light, although volume can vary.

Clinical Environment & Case Mix
  • Average Daily Case Volume: 16–20 cases, excluding end-of-day add-on cases.

  • Patient Population: Approximately 90% adults and 10% pediatric patients.

  • Onsite Anesthesiologists: 2 MDs.

  • Staffing Model: Primarily supervision of CRNAs, with hands-on anesthesia care potentially required.

  • MD-to-CRNA Ratio: Typically 1:3, with the possibility of supervising up to 4 CRNAs.

  • Regional Anesthesia: Basic orthopedic blocks, with potential for expansion in the future.

  • Typical Cases: General anesthesia, regional anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, and orthopedic procedures.

Opportunity Highlights
  • Two anesthesiologists onsite; no solo coverage.

  • Primarily a CRNA supervision role.

  • Hands-on clinical work may be required.

  • Light weeknight call and traditionally light weekend call.

  • No OB services.

  • Opportunity to support a daily volume of approximately 16–20 cases, plus add-ons.

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