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