Locum Tenens Physician - Anesthesiologist Needed in CA

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist for a 60-day assignment in California, beginning Mar 30, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive anesthesia services across a main hospital with a busy L&D and multiple operating rooms, as well as a satellite surgery center, offering flexible 8, 10, or 12+ hour shifts to accommodate diverse surgical needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide anesthesia services in a main hospital featuring operating rooms and a moderately active labor and delivery service.
• Cover cases at a freestanding surgery center on a nearby satellite campus, which includes additional operating rooms.
• Deliver anesthesia for a wide range of surgical services, including Cardiology (pacemakers), Dental, HNS, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, and Urology.
• Care for healthy pediatric patients.
• Offer limited support for Interventional Radiology and other out-of-OR procedures.
• Work schedules that accommodate flexible hours, with no cap on the total hours worked per assignment, ensuring no provider is asked to work more than a 24-hour shift.
• Note: There are no Neuro, Spine, or Open Heart cases.

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Anesthesiology
• EMR System: Epic
• Shift Options: 8, 10, or 12+ hour shifts available

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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