Locum Tenens Physician - Anesthesiologist Needed in MS
- ID: 213483
- Updated January 7th, 2026
- Job ID 213483
- Job Title Physician - Anesthesiologist
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Anesthesiology
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State MS
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 100 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a Pediatric Anesthesiologist for a 100-day locum tenens assignment in Mississippi starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves alternating 24-hour OR call and surgery center days, with a preference for 5-7 day blocks and weekend OR call. Key responsibilities include managing complex anesthesia cases across adult, trauma, pediatric, vascular, orthopedic, and obstetrical populations, as well as CRNA supervision.Job Details
- Location: Mississippi
- Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
- LOA: 100 days
- Provider Type Needed: Pediatric Anesthesiologist
- Schedule: June and July 2026, plus Nov 15-21, 2026; prefer 5-7 day blocks with alternating 24-hour OR call and surgery center days, including weekend OR call
Responsibilities and Duties
- Administer general anesthesia for adult, trauma, and pediatric patients
- Perform spinal and epidural anesthesia
- Provide regional anesthesia for surgical procedures
- Manage obstetrical anesthesia cases
- Handle complex vascular and orthopedic cases
- Implement pain management techniques, including post-op epidural and extremity blocks
- Administer epidural steroid injections for lumbar and cervical regions
- Perform central and arterial line placements
- Supervise CRNAs
- Complete Epic EMR training two weeks prior to first shift
Additional Information
- Mississippi medical license required
- Board certification in Anesthesiology required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) certifications required
- Epic EMR training must be completed prior to assignment
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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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided