Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inCentralMassachusetts

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Tenens anesthesia coverage is sought starting in January on an ongoing basis to support the hospital's Anesthesia Department. The clinician will operate under an autonomous model with 100% hands-on MD involvement in OR settings.

Position requires board-certified anesthesiologists; shifts run 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with 24-hour in-house call on weekends. Central Massachusetts location offers diverse cases and hospital-based support.

Qualifications

• MD with board certification in Anesthesiology.
• Active medical license in Massachusetts preferred.
• Locum tenens experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent anesthesia coverage under an autonomous practice model.
• 100% hands-on MD involvement in the operating room.
• Shifts are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM with 24-hour in-house call on 2nd and 4th weekends.

Skills

Independent practice

In-house call experience

Surgical anesthesia

Education

MD degree

Board certification in Anesthesiology

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: Varies

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