Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Coverage at OR in Tennessee

• Job Reference Id: ORD-210505-MD-TN
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: Ongoing locum tenens coverage needed
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: OR
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This busy hospital operates comprehensive surgical services with 12 operating rooms and associated ambulatory surgery centers featuring 7 additional operating rooms supporting diverse anesthesia needs. The facility maintains a medical direction staffing model with established protocols designed to support quality patient care delivery across approximately 19,000 annual cases including significant obstetric services with 1,800 deliveries per year. The hospital emphasizes collaborative anesthesia care with modern equipment capabilities and utilizes Cerner EMR systems with pending transition to Epic for enhanced clinical documentation.

The area offers diverse recreational and cultural activities throughout the year, including fitness programs and educational opportunities at local facilities and museums. The region features seasonal attractions such as tulip festivals with vibrant displays, summer movie screenings, and fall activities including hayrides and pumpkin patches. Various events ranging from music festivals and racing to heritage celebrations provide entertainment options, with venues hosting specialized programs and live music performances that showcase the area's rich cultural heritage and community engagement.

The anesthesiologist will provide comprehensive anesthesia care across 12 hospital operating rooms and 7 ASC operating rooms managing approximately 19,000 annual cases including 1,800 deliveries. The clinician will work in a medical direction model supervising 17 CRNAs while maintaining 50% hands-on patient involvement during structured day shifts with mandatory call coverage. Call responsibilities include weekday 6AM-6AM coverage with guaranteed post-call day off and weekend 6AM-6AM Friday-Sunday coverage with post-call Monday off. The position requires board certification and Tennessee medical licensure with 60-90 day credentialing timeframe while utilizing Cerner EMR systems transitioning to Epic for comprehensive patient documentation and care coordination.

• Case Load/PPD: 15,000 annual hospital cases and 4,000 ASC cases
• Support Staff: 5 MDs during day coverage with 1 MD on call and 17 CRNAs providing comprehensive anesthesia team support
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No
• Percentage Hands On: 50%
• Supervision/Medical Direction: Medical Dir