Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Anesthesiology

77 consultants; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 207,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel & expenses

Job summary

77 consultants is seeking a Locum Anesthesiologist to deliver perioperative anesthesia services in a fast-paced clinical environment in Johnson City, TN. This on-site, full-time contract role emphasizes patient safety and surgical success with flexible scheduling.

You will work with surgical teams, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to implement individualized anesthesia plans and monitor patients throughout procedures.

Qualifications

• MD degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Anesthesiology residency program.
• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology.
• Active and unrestricted Tennessee medical license.
• Current DEA registration and CPR/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia for surgical cases per clinical protocols.
• Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations and review medical history.
• Develop individualized anesthesia plans for each patient.
• Monitor patients intraoperatively and respond to vital changes.
• Manage intraoperative complications and airway emergencies.
• Oversee post-anesthesia recovery and transitions of care.
• Collaborate with surgeons and nursing staff to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation per regulatory standards.
• Adhere to infection control and quality guidelines.
• Engage in ongoing CME activities.

Skills

Airway management

Hemodynamic monitoring

Regional anesthesia

Clinical judgment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

EMR familiarity

Education

MD degree from an accredited medical school

Anesthesiology residency completion

Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology

Tools

Epic

Job description

Description

This on-site, full-time contract position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality anesthesia care within a dynamic clinical environment, supporting patient safety and surgical success.

As a Locum Anesthesiologist, you will deliver perioperative anesthesia services across a range of procedures, working closely with surgical teams, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless, patient-centered care. This Associate-level role is ideal for a physician seeking flexible contract engagement within the medical practice industry.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia for surgical and procedural cases in accordance with established clinical protocols
• Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations and assess patient medical history, risk factors, and physical status
• Develop and implement individualized anesthesia plans tailored to each patient's needs
• Monitor patients continuously during procedures and respond promptly to changes in vital signs
• Manage intraoperative complications, airway emergencies, and critical events
• Oversee post-anesthesia recovery and coordinate patient transitions to appropriate care settings
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff to optimize perioperative outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with medical and regulatory standards
• Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and quality assurance guidelines
• Participate in peer review and continuing medical education activities

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Anesthesiology residency program
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the State of Tennessee
• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology
• Current DEA registration and valid CPR/ACLS/PALS certifications
• Strong proficiency in airway management, regional anesthesia, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented surgical environment
• Prior experience in locum tenens or contract-based practice is preferred
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is a plus

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10-hour shifts, specific dates

No call or weekends

Cases: General, bread and butter, neuro, regional blocks, OB, ortho, GI, GYN, some pediatric cases/neonates

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified or board-eligible

Paid travel & expenses