Anesthesiology Physician

Join a collaborative anesthesia team in Memphis, TN, for a locum tenens anesthesiologist opportunity focused on complex cardiovascular and general anesthesiology. This role is ideal for a cardiovascular fellowship-trained anesthesiologist with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) expertise who is committed to excellent patient outcomes, blood conservation, and kidney and neurologic protection. Memphis offers an engaging blend of live music, renowned cuisine, riverfront views, and Southern hospitality.

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $9,540-$10,050
• Location: Memphis, Tennessee
• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 52 weeks, through December 31, 2027
• Schedule: PRN coverage; Multiple shifts
• Additional Coverage: Potential 10-, 12-, and 24-hour shifts, as well as weeknight, weekend, and holiday call
• Call: Beeper call; no overtime expected
• Clinical Focus: Cardiovascular anesthesiology and general anesthesiology
• Documentation System: Epic
• Openings: 2

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an approved anesthesiology residency
• Required fellowship training in cardiovascular anesthesiology
• Required TEE certification and expertise in transesophageal echocardiography
• Board certification or board eligibility in anesthesiology
• At least 1 year of anesthesiology experience; approximately 3 years of post-fellowship cardiovascular anesthesiology experience preferred
• Current physician licensure or eligibility and willingness to obtain licensure in Tennessee
• ECFMG and FLEX documentation, when applicable to internationally trained physicians
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to high-quality patient care

• Provide anesthesia care for complex cardiovascular and general surgical cases
• Manage cases involving ventricular assist devices, Impella, ECMO, heart transplantation, CABG, valve procedures, TAVR, complex vascular surgery, thoracic stents, TCAR, and robotic lung surgery
• Perform comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations and obtain or verify informed consent
• Discuss anesthetic options, risks, and expected outcomes with patients and families
• Conduct induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia while monitoring patients' physiologic status
• Provide timely clinical interventions and respond to changes in patient condition
• Supervise and medically direct CRNAs, generally within a 1:4 to 1:5 physician-to-CRNA model
• Perform individual cases when appropriate based on daily clinical volume and patient needs
• Collaborate with cardiovascular surgeons and the broader perioperative team to support excellent patient outcomes
• Contribute to anesthesia department coordination and ongoing quality standards
• Accurately document patient care in Epic

Apply now for this locum tenens cardiovascular anesthesiologist opportunity in Memphis, Tennessee.

1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.

About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation's leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.

We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.