Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at OR Facility in Missouri

LocumTenens.com; Cole Camp (MO); On-site; USD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an anesthesiologist to provide pediatric anesthesia medical direction at a Level 1 Trauma Center. The clinician will supervise nine MDs and thirteen CRNAs across diverse pediatric cases, from neonates to older children, with a focus on safety and protocol adherence.

The role involves structured shifts with eight-hour coverage on Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri, plus eight hours on Wed, and includes no hands-on patient involvement.

Qualifications

• Board certification required for the role.
• Prescriptive authority required for practice.
• Position involves medical direction with no hands-on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction for pediatric anesthesia services at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Supervise 9 MDs and 13 CRNAs across all pediatric cases.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to anesthesia protocols.

Skills

Medical direction

Supervision

Education

MD board certified

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-MO
Title: MD
Dates Needed: June - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: OR
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This Level 1 Trauma Center operates as a comprehensive pediatric facility providing advanced surgical services with established anesthesia protocols. The facility maintains a robust anesthesia department with 9 anesthesiologists and 13 certified registered nurse anesthetists supporting diverse pediatric surgical specialties. The hospital emphasizes quality pediatric care delivery through modern anesthesia capabilities and collaborative clinical environment.

Facility Location

This area offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities centered around water activities including kayaking, canoeing, river rafting and tubing along local waterways. The region features natural attractions such as Bluff Dwellers Cave and various camping facilities like Shady Beach Campground, providing access to the scenic Missouri Ozarks landscape. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly entertainment options including dining establishments, a movie theater, and recreational facilities spread across nearby communities.

About the Clinician's Workday

The anesthesiologist will provide medical direction for comprehensive pediatric anesthesia services at this Level 1 Trauma Center, supervising certified registered nurse anesthetists across all pediatric surgical cases from neonates to older children. The clinician will work structured shifts including Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with 8-hour coverage plus Wednesday 8-hour shifts, maintaining 100% medical direction with no hands-on patient involvement. Responsibilities include overseeing anesthesia care delivery, ensuring quality patient safety protocols, and collaborating with the anesthesia team of 9 MDs and 13 CRNAs. Board certification and prescriptive authority are mandatory for this position that operates without call coverage obligations.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Varies
Patient Population: Peds
Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Percentage Hands On: 0%
Supervision/Medical Direction: Medical Direction
Staffing Model: Medical direction model with 9 MDs and 13 CRNAs

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