Anesthesiology - Cardiac Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician - Anesthesiology (Cardiac)

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Williamsport, PA

• Service Setting: Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30a - 3:30p (9-hour shifts)

• On-Call Shift Schedule: Weekdays 7p - 7:30a; Weekends 7a - 7a (24-hour shifts, optional 12-hour segments)

• Call Type: In-House

• Call Ratio: 1:2 (1-2 per week (backup MD available

• Callback Rate: Variable; average one delivery and three hours of cases after 7p

COVERAGE DATES

• Asap - Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults (90%) and Pediatrics (10%)

• Patient Volume/Census: Approx. 2 labor epidurals/day, with variable surgical caseloads post 7 PM

• Case Mix: General, Cardiac, OB, Neuro, Trauma, Ortho, and Burn

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Level II

• EMR System: Cerner

• Specialty Backup Available: Full specialty support including Cardiac, OB, and Pediatric Anesthesia

• Support Staff Available: CRNAs (supervision model), 9 MDs onsite, nursing staff

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: No

• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• General Anesthesia

• Cardiac Anesthesia (including Bypass, TEE and Open Heart Surgery)

• OB and Pediatric Anesthesia

• Ortho Blocks (basic, potential for future expansion)

• Epidural and Spinal Procedures

• Airway Management and Regional Blocks

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• NPDB Self-Query: Required at presentation

• Licenses: Active Pennsylvania license preferred; willing to accept IMLC candidates

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology (within 3 years of residency)

• DEA: Active DEA required

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS required

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-residency experience

• Other Qualifications: Must have recent (within 2 years) cardiac anesthesia experience and be comfortable with full range of cases (General, Cardiac, OB, Peds)

• TEE Certification: Not required but highly recommended

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia care across General, Cardiac, OB, and Pediatric cases

• Supervise CRNAs (99% of time) with hands-on care as required

• Participate in night and weekend call coverage

• Perform procedures including cardiac bypass, TEE, and open-heart cases

• Collaborate with surgical teams and hospital staff to ensure patient safety and quality care