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Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist Needed Near West Chester, PA

We are actively seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist for a locum tenens position near West Chester, PA. This role is essential to fill a long-term vacancy and requires an experienced physician to provide high-quality anesthetic care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The position is available on an ongoing basis, with the potential for full-time availability being highly desirable.

Position Details:

• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Reason for Coverage: Long-Term Vacancy
• Provider Type: Physician
• Request Type: Locum Tenens
• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only
• Practice Setting: Outpatient and Inpatient

Job Requirements:

• Board Certification: Must be board-certified in Anesthesiology
• Fellowship: Not required
• Licensing: No specific license requirement to bid, but must be licensed in PA
• Certifications:
  • ACLS: Yes
  • BLS: Yes
  • PALS: Yes
• EMR System: Epic
• Hospital Privileges: Required
• Temporary Privileges: Not available
• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 90-120 days
• Patients Per Shift: Approximately 50
• Bed in Department: 720-bed hospital with 24 ORs
• Rounding: Not applicable

Responsibilities and Practice Details:

• Work Schedule:

  • 5x8 hour shifts or 4x10 hour shifts per week
  • No call required for locums during day shifts
  • In-house call from 2:30 PM to 7:15 AM
  • Coverage needed Monday through Sunday, including holidays
  • Preference for full-time availability; minimum two-week availability required

• Patient Demographics:

  • Patients aged 1 year and older
  • All cases are general anesthesia; no cardiac cases or sedation-only cases

• Support Staff:

  • Anesthesiologists
  • LPNs
  • Nursing staff
  • Administrative support
  • Anesthesia techs
  • 3 Nurse Practitioners

• Additional Information:

  • The role involves managing one's own cases, with no supervision preferred
  • Must have recent experience in acute care hospitals, not primarily Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)
  • Experience with the Epic EMR system is required
  • Must have a clean malpractice history and no adverse entries in the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)

Holidays Covered:

• New Year's Day
• 4th of July
• Memorial Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

This locum tenens opportunity is ideal for an anesthesiologist with a strong background in general anesthesia, who is looking to work in a supportive and professional environment. The position requires full licensure in Pennsylvania and a commitment to delivering high-quality anesthetic care.

Job ID: J-237641

If you are a board-certified anesthesiologist with the required qualifications and experience, and are interested in a locum tenens position near West Chester, PA, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in both outpatient and inpatient settings, providing essential anesthesia services. Join our team and contribute to the health and well-being of patients in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

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