Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Anesthesiologist

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: West Shore Surgery Center, Pennsylvania (UPMC)

• Service Setting: Multispecialty Ambulatory Surgery Center - Outpatient/OR coverage

• Coverage Type: Clinical

• Coverage Period: 10/10/2025 - ongoing (dates TBD)

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Part-time; 7:00a - 4:00p (some shifts may extend later)

COVERAGE DATES

• Immediate coverage needed: 10/10, 10/13, 10/16, 10/17, 10/24

• Assignment is ongoing with schedule for November TBD

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults 90%, Pediatrics 10%

• Patient Volume/Census: Supervising up to 4 ORs with CRNAs; may also cover an OR independently

• Admissions: Outpatient/OR only

• Case Mix: Ophthalmology, GI, ENT, Plastic Surgery, General, GYN, Orthopedic, Podiatry, Rectal, Oculoplastic, Dental

• Procedures: Cataract, Retina, Colonoscopy, T&A, BMT, other surgical procedures

• Daily Caseload: Multiple cases per OR, rapid turnover; some longer cases

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Facility: West Shore Surgery Center, Pennsylvania

• Specialty Backup Available: Yes - CRNAs, experienced support staff

• Support Staff Available: Yes

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental 

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Full privileges available; temporary privileges provided

• Credentialing Timeline: 7 days

• Compliance Requirements: ACLS, BLS, PALS required; Flu vaccine required; DEA required; PA State License required

• Onboarding Requirements: Collaborative agreement with supervising physician; UPMC mandatory education not required

• Documentation Required: CV, 24-month case logs, Act 33 & Act 34 clearances, Act 73 FBI clearance, malpractice COI, enrollment/insurance packet, TB test, CMEs past 24 months

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: Market rate; details submitted with provider presentation

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED SKILLS & PROCEDURES

• Able to work independently in an OR if required

• Experience with adult and pediatric patients (minor pediatric cases 10%)

• Paper charting experience

• Must be adaptable to fast-paced, multi-case OR environment

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• License: Active Pennsylvania medical license required (IMLC accepted)

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology

• DEA: Required

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS required

• Experience: Minimum 1 year post-training in anesthesiology

• Other Qualifications: Collaborative with CRNAs and OR staff, flexible to cover multiple ORs, multitasking in high-volume surgery center

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide anesthesia coverage in a multispecialty surgery center

• Supervise CRNAs in up to 4 ORs or cover an OR independently

• Manage rapid turnover of multiple cases, including longer procedures (ENT, Plastic)

• Ensure patient safety and high-quality perioperative care for adult and pediatric patients

• Collaborate with experienced surgical and support staff for optimal patient experience

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