Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Anesthesiology Needed in PA

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Anesthesiology Physician Assistant for an exciting 269-day assignment in PA, starting Apr 20, 2026. This role involves comprehensive anesthesia care, including assessing, preparing, and managing patients for a wide range of procedures such as general, regional, epidural, spinal, and IV regional blocks, along with invasive monitoring and airway management, primarily within a Trauma facility.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assess, prepare, and manage patients for anesthesia care in the perioperative/procedural period.
• Develop and implement anesthetic plans.
• Perform history and physical.
• Obtain informed consent.
• Perform general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, and IV regional blocks.
• Provide monitored anesthesia care (MAC).
• Perform invasive monitoring placement and airway management.
• Manage cases including general, orthopedics, trauma, plastics, neurosurgery, pediatrics, endoscopy, NORA, robotic surgery, gynecology, and ENT.
• Care will not involve hearts, OB, or blocks.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certification: National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• EMR: Cerner
• Minimum 1 year of experience required.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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