Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Start Date: December 28, 2026
Position Overview
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Availability: Full-time or part-time
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Estimated Shifts: 22 per month
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Coverage Requirement: 1.0 FTE
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Minimum Experience: 1 year
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Practice Setting: Hospital-based anesthesia services
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Staffing Model: 2 anesthesiologists onsite; no solo coverage
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MD-to-CRNA Ratio: 1:3, potentially up to 1:4
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EMR: Epic
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OB Services: None
Licensure, Certifications & Board Requirements
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Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology required
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State License: Pennsylvania
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Candidates who need to obtain a Pennsylvania license may apply.
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Certifications: ACLS required
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DEA: Not required
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CSR License: Not required
Required Clinical Experience
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Must be comfortable with pediatric anesthesia and regional anesthesia.
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Must be willing to participate in weeknight and 24-hour weekend call.
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Experience with general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and orthopedic cases is required.
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Must be comfortable primarily supervising CRNAs, with hands-on anesthesia coverage as needed.
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Must be comfortable performing basic orthopedic nerve blocks.
Schedule & Call Requirements
Regular Hours
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Monday–Friday: 6:30 AM–3:30 PM or 5:30 PM, depending on the daily schedule.
Weeknight Call
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Monday–Friday: 5:30 PM–7:00 AM.
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Weeknight call is generally very light, with cases occurring rarely.
Weekend Call
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Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM (24-hour call).
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Weekend volume varies, but historically averages approximately one case on Saturday and one case on Sunday.
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CRNAs also participate in call coverage.
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Post-call providers are typically released early in the afternoon when possible.
Call Structure
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In-house, telephone, and beeper call.
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No OB services.
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Weekend call is generally light, although volume can vary.
Clinical Environment & Case Mix
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Average Daily Case Volume: 16–20 cases, excluding end-of-day add-on cases.
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Patient Population: Approximately 90% adults and 10% pediatric patients.
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Onsite Anesthesiologists: 2 MDs.
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Staffing Model: Primarily supervision of CRNAs, with hands-on anesthesia care potentially required.
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MD-to-CRNA Ratio: Typically 1:3, with the possibility of supervising up to 4 CRNAs.
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Regional Anesthesia: Basic orthopedic blocks, with potential for expansion in the future.
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Typical Cases: General anesthesia, regional anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, and orthopedic procedures.
Opportunity Highlights
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Two anesthesiologists onsite; no solo coverage.
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Primarily a CRNA supervision role.
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Hands-on clinical work may be required.
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Light weeknight call and traditionally light weekend call.
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No OB services.
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Opportunity to support a daily volume of approximately 16–20 cases, plus add-ons.
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