Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Anesthesiology
- Location
- Houston
- Workplace
- On-site
About this role
Description
This contract,on-site position offers an outstanding opportunity for an Associate-level anesthesiologist to deliver high-quality patient care while working in a collaborative clinical environment.
As a Locum Anesthesiology Physician, you will be responsible for providing safe and effective anesthesia care across a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures. Working on-site alongside surgeons, nurses, and other medical professionals, you will contribute to positive patient outcomes, efficient perioperative operations,
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive preoperative assessments to evaluate patient anesthesia risks and needs.
- Develop individualized anesthesia care plans tailored to each patient’s medical status and procedure requirements.
- Administer general, regional, monitored anesthesia care, and sedation techniques as clinically indicated.
- Monitor patient vital signs, anesthesia depth, and overall status throughout surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Respond promptly to intraoperative emergencies, adjusting anesthesia management to maintain patient stability.
- Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and healthcare teams to ensure safe and coordinated patient care.
- Document anesthesia interventions, medications, dosages, and patient responses accurately and thoroughly.
- Provide postoperative pain management recommendations and support in the recovery period.
- Adhere strictly to infection control, safety, confidentiality, and regulatory standards.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, or caregivers regarding anesthesia procedures, risks, and expectations.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
- Board certification or active board eligibility in Anesthesiology.
- Current, unrestricted state medical license as required for the practice location.
- Current DEA registration or controlled substance registration, as applicable.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, as required by the position.
- Associate-level experience in anesthesiology practice, including perioperative patient management.
- Strong knowledge of anesthetic agents, techniques, monitoring, and safety protocols.
- Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, on-site clinical environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Level II and Level III Trauma Centers functioning as a Level I
Schedule: 7a-7p, 3 days/week
Night and weekend call
Case Types: Cardiac, ENT, GI, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics, pulmonary, general surgery, urology, bariatrics
Will supervise CRNAs, but mainly solo cases
Support Staff: Care team model
EMR: Epic
TEE certification required
Must be board-certified or board-eligible
Paid travel & expenses
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