Anesthesiology Physician
Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.
We areseeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Anesthesiology Physician for alocum tenens opportunity in Albany, NY. This role provides anesthesia servicesin a hospital-based setting, including scheduled operating room coverage,emergency procedures, and after-hours call responsibilities. The idealcandidate is committed to patient safety, high-quality anesthesia care, andcompliance with established clinical and regulatory standards.
Compensation : $240- $250 Per Hour
Schedule & Coverage Requirements- Weekday On-Site Coverage: Monday-Friday, approximately 7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Operating Room Schedule: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM or longer as needed for emergencies
- Weekday Call: 5:00 PM-7:00 AM
- Weekend Call: Saturday at 7:00 AM through Monday at 7:00 AM
- Federal Holiday Coverage: 24-hour coverage, 7:00 AM-7:00 AM the following day
- Emergency Callback: Must be able to arrive on site within 60 minutes when called back from off-site
- Clinic Hours: Typically 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, subject to change
- Provide anesthesia services for scheduled surgical procedures and emergency cases.
- Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and develop appropriate anesthesia care plans.
- Administer and monitor anesthesia throughout surgical procedures.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and respond promptly to changes in clinical status.
- Provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday call coverage.
- Respond to emergency callbacks within the required 60-minute arrival window.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records and anesthesia documentation.
- Participate in required staff meetings and related administrative activities.
- Ensure all services meet applicable American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) standards, The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements, and facility policies.
- Comply with applicable VA/VHA policies, medical staff bylaws, credentialing requirements, and professional standards.
- Approximately 99.5% direct patient care
- Approximately 0.5% administrative activities
- Monthly staff meeting: 7:15 AM-8:00 AM
- Approximately 8 administrative and staff-meeting hours annually
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
- Current, full, unrestricted U.S. medical license
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications, or accepted equivalents
- Ability to meet all required certification, continuing medical education (CME), and continuing education requirements
Reference: WJ-2_125634996