Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Austin, Texas

LocumTenens.com; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 332,000 - 590,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a board-certified MD to provide daytime anesthesia services in an on-site Austin, TX operating room. ASAP - Ongoing assignment with 8/10/12-hour shifts offers flexible scheduling.

The role requires collaboration with CRNAs and CAAs under anesthesiologist supervision, covering a diverse case mix including General, OB, Neuro, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Cardiac procedures in a busy L&D-enabled environment.

Qualifications

• Board certification required for MD anesthesiologist.
• MD licensed to practice medicine in Texas.
• Position operates in a care team model with CRNAs and CAAs under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide daytime anesthesia services in an operating room setting.
• Work under anesthesiologist supervision with CRNAs and CAAs.
• Handle a broad case mix: General, OB, Neuro, Orthopedic, Pediatric, Cardiac.
• No call coverage required; 50% hands-on MD involvement.

Skills

Board certification

MD physician

Team collaboration

Education

MD degree

Job description

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-TX
Title: MD
Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: OR
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This is a busy hospital operating room environment supporting a broad range of surgical specialties, including a high-volume Labor and Delivery program. The facility functions under a care team model that integrates CRNAs and CAAs under anesthesiologist supervision, providing a collaborative clinical environment. Multiple operating room locations contribute to a diverse and active practice setting.

About the Facility Location

Austin, Texas offers a range of activities suited to diverse interests. The area features family-oriented experiences such as farm activities and interactive science exhibits, as well as outdoor recreation including ziplining, kayaking, and hiking and biking trails around Lady Bird Lake. Cultural attractions, escape rooms, immersive art exhibits, and guided city tours complement the area's recreational offerings, and day trips to nearby natural sites such as Enchanted Rock and Hamilton Pool provide additional options for outdoor excursions.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide anesthesia services during day shifts at an operating room facility in Austin, Texas, with shift options of 8, 10, and 12 hours; regular hours are required, with a minimum commitment of 2 weeks per month. The surgical case mix includes General, OB, Neuro, Ortho, Pediatrics, and Cardiac procedures, within an active L&D environment. The position operates under a care team model alongside CRNAs and CAAs, with the anesthesiologist providing supervision across multiple facilities. Board certification is required for all clinicians in this role, and no call coverage is required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: varies
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No
• Percentage Hands On: 50%
• Supervision/Medical Direction: Supervision
• Staffing Model: Care team model with CRNAs and CAAs under anesthesiologist supervision; 50% hands-on MD