Anesthesiology Physician

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist, Somerset, PennsylvaniaStart Date: December 28, 2026Position Overview

• Availability: Full-time or part-time

• Estimated Shifts: 22 per month

• Coverage Requirement: 1.0 FTE

• Minimum Experience: 1 year

• Practice Setting: Hospital-based anesthesia services

• Staffing Model: 2 anesthesiologists onsite; no solo coverage

• MD-to-CRNA Ratio: 1:3, potentially up to 1:4

• EMR: Epic

• OB Services: None

Licensure, Certifications & Board Requirements

• Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology required

• State License: Pennsylvania

  • Candidates who need to obtain a Pennsylvania license may apply.

• Certifications: ACLS required

• DEA: Not required

• CSR License: Not required

Required Clinical Experience

• Must be comfortable with pediatric anesthesia and regional anesthesia.

• Must be willing to participate in weeknight and 24-hour weekend call.

• Experience with general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and orthopedic cases is required.

• Must be comfortable primarily supervising CRNAs, with hands-on anesthesia coverage as needed.

• Must be comfortable performing basic orthopedic nerve blocks.

Schedule & Call Requirements

Regular Hours

• Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM-3:30 PM or 5:30 PM, depending on the daily schedule.

Weeknight Call

• Monday-Friday: 5:30 PM-7:00 AM.

• Weeknight call is generally very light, with cases occurring rarely.

Weekend Call

• Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM (24-hour call).

• Weekend volume varies, but historically averages approximately one case on Saturday and one case on Sunday.

• CRNAs also participate in call coverage.

• Post-call providers are typically released early in the afternoon when possible.

Call Structure

• In-house, telephone, and beeper call.

• No OB services.

• Weekend call is generally light, although volume can vary.

Clinical Environment & Case Mix

• Average Daily Case Volume: 16-20 cases, excluding end-of-day add-on cases.

• Patient Population: Approximately 90% adults and 10% pediatric patients.

• Onsite Anesthesiologists: 2 MDs.

• Staffing Model: Primarily supervision of CRNAs, with hands-on anesthesia care potentially required.

• MD-to-CRNA Ratio: Typically 1:3, with the possibility of supervising up to 4 CRNAs.

• Regional Anesthesia: Basic orthopedic blocks, with potential for expansion in the future.

• Typical Cases: General anesthesia, regional anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, and orthopedic procedures.

Opportunity Highlights

• Two anesthesiologists onsite; no solo coverage.

• Primarily a CRNA supervision role.

• Hands-on clinical work may be required.

• Light weeknight call and traditionally light weekend call.

• No OB services.

• Opportunity to support a daily volume of approximately 16-20 cases, plus add-ons.

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