Locum Tenens Physician - Anesthesiologist Needed in CA

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Physician - Anesthesiologist for a 20-day assignment with our client in California, beginning Feb 14, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive anesthesia care across 8, 10, or 12+ hour shifts, with a focus on diverse surgical cases including cardiology, dental, general surgery, ophthalmology, and orthopedics, as well as supporting a busy labor and delivery service and healthy pediatric patients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide anesthesia services in a main hospital setting with 5 operating rooms and a satellite campus with 4 additional operating rooms.
• Support a moderately busy labor and delivery service.
• Manage a variety of surgical cases including cardiology (pacemakers), dental, head and neck surgery, general surgery, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, and urology.
• Care for healthy pediatric patients.
• Provide limited support for interventional radiology and other out-of-OR procedures.
• Note: There is no neuro, spine, or open heart surgery required for this position.
• Perform shifts of 8, 10, or 12+ hours, with no cap on total hours or days, but without exceeding 24-hour shifts.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Anesthesiology is required.
• The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system utilized is Epic.

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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