Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inNortheasternTennessee

LocumTenens.com; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a Board-certified Anesthesiologist for ongoing day-shift coverage in a Level 1 Trauma Center in Tennessee. The clinician will work under physician medical direction with a 1:4 staffing model and perform nerve blocks and epidurals as part of perioperative care.

The assignment begins January and continues ongoing, with on-site operating room duties across diverse surgical cases. A Tennessee license and board certification are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Board-certified anesthesiologist with an active license in Tennessee.
• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center is preferred.
• Willingness to work day shifts in an OR setting under a physician medical direction model.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services under a physician medical direction model (1:4 staffing).
• Perform nerve blocks and place epidurals as part of perioperative care.
• Work in an operating room setting on day shifts with a varied case load.

Skills

Anesthesiology

Nerve blocks

Epidurals

Education

Board Certification in Anesthesiology

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-225931-MD-TN

Title: MD

Dates Needed: January - Ongoing

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: OR

Call Required: No

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This facility operates as a Level 1 Trauma Center providing comprehensive surgical and anesthesia services across a wide variety of cases. The anesthesia department functions under a physician medical direction model with a 1:4 staffing ratio and maintains organized perioperative protocols designed to support quality patient care delivery. Locum tenens anesthesiologist coverage is sought beginning January on an ongoing basis to address staffing needs within the Anesthesia Department.

About the Facility Location

The surrounding region offers a range of outdoor recreation, music heritage, and cultural attractions suited to diverse interests. Clinicians on assignment may access opportunities for boating, kayaking, and fishing, as well as destinations featuring Appalachian traditions and live country music. Additional seasonal recreational options include snow tubing and mountain activities, alongside natural attractions such as caverns and designated recreation areas.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide anesthesia services under a physician medical direction model (1:4 ratio) during day shifts within an operating room setting, working 10-hour shifts. The facility supports a wide variety of surgical cases consistent with a Level 1 Trauma Center, offering clinical breadth across multiple surgical specialties. Physicians are responsible for placing nerve blocks, while CRNAs place epidurals within this collaborative staffing structure. Board certification in Anesthesiology is required for all clinicians considered for this role.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Varies
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No
• Percentage Hands On: 50%
• Supervision/Medical Direction: Medical Direction
• Staffing Model: Medical Direction model; 50% hands-on MD; 1:4 staffing ratio; OR setting; day shift; no call required