Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist, Somerset, PennsylvaniaStart Date: December 28, 2026Position Overview
Availability: Full-time or part-time
Estimated Shifts: 22 per month
Coverage Requirement: 1.0 FTE
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Practice Setting: Hospital-based anesthesia services
Staffing Model: 2 anesthesiologists onsite; no solo coverage
MD-to-CRNA Ratio: 1:3, potentially up to 1:4
EMR: Epic
OB Services: None
Licensure, Certifications & Board Requirements
Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology required
State License: Pennsylvania
Certifications: ACLS required
DEA: Not required
CSR License: Not required
Required Clinical Experience
Must be comfortable with pediatric anesthesia and regional anesthesia.
Must be willing to participate in weeknight and 24-hour weekend call.
Experience with general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and orthopedic cases is required.
Must be comfortable primarily supervising CRNAs, with hands-on anesthesia coverage as needed.
Must be comfortable performing basic orthopedic nerve blocks.
Schedule & Call Requirements
Regular Hours
Weeknight Call
Weekend Call
Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM (24-hour call).
Weekend volume varies, but historically averages approximately one case on Saturday and one case on Sunday.
CRNAs also participate in call coverage.
Post-call providers are typically released early in the afternoon when possible.
Call Structure
In-house, telephone, and beeper call.
No OB services.
Weekend call is generally light, although volume can vary.
Clinical Environment & Case Mix
Average Daily Case Volume: 16-20 cases, excluding end-of-day add-on cases.
Patient Population: Approximately 90% adults and 10% pediatric patients.
Onsite Anesthesiologists: 2 MDs.
Staffing Model: Primarily supervision of CRNAs, with hands-on anesthesia care potentially required.
MD-to-CRNA Ratio: Typically 1:3, with the possibility of supervising up to 4 CRNAs.
Regional Anesthesia: Basic orthopedic blocks, with potential for expansion in the future.
Typical Cases: General anesthesia, regional anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, and orthopedic procedures.
Opportunity Highlights
Two anesthesiologists onsite; no solo coverage.
Primarily a CRNA supervision role.
Hands-on clinical work may be required.
Light weeknight call and traditionally light weekend call.
No OB services.
Opportunity to support a daily volume of approximately 16-20 cases, plus add-ons.
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