Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Central Massachusetts

LocumTenens.com; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Tenens.com is seeking an anesthesiologist to provide independent coverage in a busy MA hospital. The role requires board-certified MDs for an ongoing January start with day shifts and in-house call on weekends.

Expect 100% hands-on anesthesia across diverse case mix including general, plastics, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, endoscopy, pediatrics, and OB, with autonomous practice and no supervision.

Qualifications

• Board certification in anesthesiology is required.
• Locum tenens assignment starts January and is ongoing.
• 100% hands-on MD involvement in the OR.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent anesthesia coverage with autonomous practice.
• Cover day shifts 7:00 AM–3:30 PM and 24-hour in-house call on select weekends.
• Work across general, plastics, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, endoscopy, pediatrics and obstetrics.

Skills

MD

Independent practice

Hands-on care

In-house call

Education

MD Board Certification

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-224372-MD-MA
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:January - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;In-House Call
• Assignment Type:OR
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This hospital maintains dedicated operating room and endoscopy facilities designed to support a diverse range of surgical specialties. The facility operates under an independent anesthesia practice model and maintains established perioperative workflows to support quality patient care delivery. Locum tenens anesthesiologist coverage is sought beginning in January on an ongoing basis to address staffing needs within the Anesthesia Department.

About the Facility Location

Central Massachusetts offers a range of attractions suited to diverse interests. Visitors may explore Old Sturbridge Village, a living history museum spanning over 200 acres that recreates rural New England life of the 1830s, and Southwick's Zoo, New England's largest zoo, home to wildlife including African lions, a white rhino, and camels. The Worcester Art Museum, regarded as one of the finest of its size in the country, provides collections spanning ancient civilizations to contemporary works, making the region a destination suited to a broad range of interests.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide independent anesthesia coverage under an autonomous practice model with 100% hands-on MD involvement. Scheduled shifts run Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with 24-hour in-house call shifts on the 2nd and 4th weekends (Friday through Sunday, with a Friday 7:00 AM start). The surgical case mix includes general, plastics, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, endoscopy, healthy pediatrics, and OB procedures. Board certification is required, and the credentialing timeframe for this assignment is approximately 100 days.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Call Ratio/Schedule:Reach out for details
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No
• Percentage Hands On:100%
• Supervision/Medical Direction:Autonomous
• Staffing Model:Independent practice; 100% hands-on MD; OR setting; day shift and in-house call