Locum General Anesthesiologist

Palm Careers; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 277,000 - 387,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Careers seeks a Board Certified Anesthesiologist for a general anesthesia assignment in the Inland Empire (Fontana & Ontario, CA). The role offers a 4-5 day workweek, Sunday-Monday coverage, 10-hour shifts, and no call, with a local candidate preference.

Working within a hospital OR with CRNAs, expect 4-6 cases per shift across general surgery, orthopedics, GYN, urology, and light neuro exposure. No OB or high-acuity pediatric cases. Start ASAP; duration 6 months with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Anesthesiologist.
• Active California license.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA) certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for general surgery, orthopedics, GYN, urology, and light neuro exposure with routine pediatric cases.
• Collaborate with CRNAs in a care-team OR environment with minimal supervision.
• Manage a consistent, 4-5 shift per week schedule (no call) across Fontana & Ontario, CA or nearby facilities.

Skills

Board Certified Anesthesiologist

Active California license

BLS ACLS PALS (AHA)

Job description

LOCUM ANESTHESIOLOGIST - General | Fontana & Ontario, CA

4-5 Day Schedule | No Call | Local Candidates Preferred

This general anesthesiology assignment in the Inland Empire (Fontana & Ontario, CA) offers a consistent, full-time schedule in a high-volume, well-supported hospital system. Ideal for local providers seeking steady work, no call, and a balanced case mix.

Assignment Details:

• Start Date: ASAP


• Duration: 6 months to start with extension potential


• Schedule: Sunday-Monday coverage model, 4-5 shifts per week


• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (10-hour shifts)


• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 1 weekend per month


• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 of 3 major holiday periods


• Setting: Hospital (OR-based)


• Model: Care team environment with CRNAs (minimal supervision expectations)


• Call: None


• EMR: Epic (Health Connect)

Clinical Scope:

• General surgery


• Orthopedics


• GYN


• Urology


• Light neuro exposure (limited)


• Healthy pediatric cases (routine only)

No OB. No cardiac. No high-acuity pediatric cases.

• Volume: ~4-6 cases per shift


• Collaborative team of anesthesiologists and CRNAs

Compensation:

• Rate negotiable based on commitment and schedule flexibility

Why This Opportunity:

• No call responsibilities


• Consistent 10-hour shifts with predictable scheduling


• Strong clinical support in a high-efficiency OR environment


• Opportunity to work across two established medical centers


• Ideal for local providers seeking stability and volume

Location Highlights:

• Based in Fontana & Ontario, CA in the Inland Empire


• Easy access to Los Angeles, Orange County, and surrounding metro areas


• Close proximity to mountains, desert, and outdoor recreation


• More affordable housing options compared to core LA

Requirements:

• Board Certified Anesthesiologist


• Active California license


• BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA)


• Comfortable with general + subspecialty cases listed