A VA Facility Is Seeking a Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist

Weatherby Healthcare; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a general anesthesiologist for locum tenens coverage in Virginia Beach, VA. Adults required; pediatric cases preferred.

Shifts are typically Mon–Fri with flexible 8, 10, or 12 hour options and a 1:4 call rotation, with weekend call rotation. In-house 24-hour CRNA support; responsibilities include spinal, epidural, regional, OB, spine neuro, and complex vascular/ortho cases with ventilation management and line placements.

Qualifications

• General anesthesiology required with emphasis on adult patients; pediatric preferred.
• Experience with spinal, epidural, regional anesthesia and OB anesthesia is expected.
• Ability to manage ventilation and perform central/arterial line insertions.

Responsibilities

• Provide general anesthesia for adults with pediatric cases preferred.
• Perform spinal, epidural and regional anesthesia as needed.
• Manage ventilation and place central/arterial lines; support complex vascular/ortho cases.

Skills

Airway management

Spinal anesthesia

Regional anesthesia

OB anesthesia

Vascular/ortho anesthesia

Job description

• Mon - Fri; flexible 8, 10, or 12 hr. shifts -- 7 am start
• Call rotation typically 1:4 -- weeknight and weekend call unrestricted
• Weekend call: 48-hour coverage, Sat 7 am - Mon 7 am
• General anesthesiology -- adults required, pediatric preferred
• 24-hour CRNA in-house; additional CRNA on-call 7 pm - 7 am
• Spinal, epidural, regional, OB, spine neuro, complex vascular/ortho
• Ventilation management and central/arterial line insertion required
• Ongoing coverage potential
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO

Since 1995, Weatherby Healthcare has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at http://weatherbyhealthcare.com