About this role
Description
This contract, on-site position offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality anesthesia care to patients across diverse surgical and diagnostic procedures. We are looking for an Associate-level physician who can bring clinical expertise, adaptability, and a patient-centered approach to our fast-paced care environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for administering anesthesia, monitoring patient vital signs, managing postoperative pain, and collaborating closely with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Your clinical judgment and ability to respond quickly to changing patient conditions will be essential in ensuring safe, positive outcomes. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced anesthesiologist seeking flexibility and professional growth through locum tenens assignments in a supportive community practice setting.
Responsibilities
- Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical procedures
- Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, review patient medical history, and determine appropriate anesthesia plans
- Monitor patient vital signs, anesthesia depth, and physiological status throughout procedures
- Manage airway, ventilation, and hemodynamic stability during induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
- Respond promptly to adverse reactions, complications, or emergencies, including resuscitation as needed
- Document anesthesia care accurately and comprehensively in patient medical records
- Collaborate with surgical teams, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care
- Provide postoperative pain management and oversee patient recovery in the post-anesthesia care unit
- Adhere to clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements governing anesthesia practice
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of patient safety
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited residency program in Anesthesiology
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology
- Active and unrestricted medical license to practice as a physician
- Associate-level clinical experience in anesthesia practice
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- DEA registration for controlled substances, as applicable
- Strong patient assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with patients, families, and care teams
- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced medical environment
- Availability to work on-site in Ithaca for the duration of the contract assignment
Schedule: 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts
Daily Census: 8-12 patients
Duties: Place invasive lines, perform peripheral nerve blocks
Must be comfortable with OB or Healthy Peds
No neonates or cardiac
Will be supervising CRNAs
EMR: Epic
Board certification required
Paid travel & expenses
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