Adult Cardiac Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Texas

LocumTenens.com; Brookesmith (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an adult cardiac anesthesiologist for an inpatient setting in Texas. The role involves providing anesthesia coverage across multiple ORs within a Level III trauma center that also operates a Level II NICU, with CRNA support and a care-team model.

The position requires a Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship and TEE certification; board certification in anesthesiology is negotiable. Start date is November 1, 2026, with day shift and call responsibilities included.

Qualifications

• Must hold Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship and TEE certification.
• Board certification in anesthesiology is negotiable.
• Prescriptive authority is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia coverage for a mix of on-site ORs supervised by CRNA staff.
• Supervise 1 to 3 operating rooms across inpatient and OR settings.
• Support a care team model within a Level III Trauma Center with a Level II NICU.

Skills

Cardiac anesthesia

TEE certification

Anesthesiology board certification

Education

Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship

Board Certification in Anesthesiology

Job description

This inpatient facility operates as a Level III Trauma Center and supports a broad range of surgical services, including Cardiac, GI, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, and Bariatrics, as well as a Level II NICU. The facility utilizes a care team model with CRNA support and maintains the clinical infrastructure necessary to deliver anesthesia services across multiple operating rooms. Two cardiovascular full-time physician positions are available with a start date of November 1, 2026.

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-220726-MD-TX
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:Start date 11/1/26
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient;OR
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient facility operates as a Level III Trauma Center and supports a broad range of surgical services, including Cardiac, GI, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, and Bariatrics, as well as a Level II NICU. The facility utilizes a care team model with CRNA support and maintains the clinical infrastructure necessary to deliver anesthesia services across multiple operating rooms. Two cardiovascular full-time physician positions are available with a start date of November 1, 2026.

About the Facility Location

The area surrounding this Texas facility offers clinicians on assignment a range of outdoor and recreational attractions. Nearby destinations include the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, and Barton Springs Pool, a natural spring-fed swimming pool. Clinicians may also enjoy Emma Long Metropolitan Park along the shores of Lake Austin, over six miles of outdoor recreation along Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Metropolitan Park, the Zilker Botanical Garden, the Austin Nature and Science Center, and golf at Austin Country Club, Barton Creek Country Club, and Lost Creek Country Club, as well as scenic views from Mount Bonnell.

About the Clinician's Workday

The adult cardiac anesthesiologist will provide anesthesia coverage under a care team model, supervising 1 to 3 ORs with CRNA staff across inpatient and operating room settings. The schedule consists of a mix of on-site, restricted call, and unrestricted daily call including weekends. Case types include Level III Trauma, Level II NICU, Cardiac, GI, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, and Bariatrics. Clinicians must hold a Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship and TEE certification; board certification in anesthesiology is negotiable.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:TBD
• Support Staff:Care team model with CRNAs
• Call Ratio/Schedule:mix of on site, restricted call, and unrestricted daily call including weekends
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Percentage Hands On:0%
• Supervision/Medical Direction:Supervision
• Staffing Model:Care team model; supervision of 1 to 3 ORs; mix of on-site, restricted call, and unrestricted daily call including weekends