Locums Anesthesia Physician

We areseeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Anesthesiology Physician for alocum tenens opportunity in Albany, NY. This role provides anesthesia servicesin a hospital-based setting, including scheduled operating room coverage,emergency procedures, and after-hours call responsibilities. The idealcandidate is committed to patient safety, high-quality anesthesia care, andcompliance with established clinical and regulatory standards.

Compensation: $240- $250Per Hour

• Weekday On-Site Coverage: Monday–Friday, approximately 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Operating Room Schedule: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM or longer as needed for emergencies
• Weekday Call: 5:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Weekend Call: Saturday at 7:00 AM through Monday at 7:00 AM
• Federal Holiday Coverage: 24-hour coverage, 7:00 AM–7:00 AM the following day
• Emergency Callback: Must be able to arrive on site within 60 minutes when called back from off-site
• Clinic Hours: Typically 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, subject to change

• Provide anesthesia services for scheduled surgical procedures and emergency cases.
• Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and develop appropriate anesthesia care plans.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia throughout surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and respond promptly to changes in clinical status.
• Provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday call coverage.
• Respond to emergency callbacks within the required 60-minute arrival window.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and anesthesia documentation.
• Participate in required staff meetings and related administrative activities.
• Ensure all services meet applicable American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) standards, The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements, and facility policies.
• Comply with applicable VA/VHA policies, medical staff bylaws, credentialing requirements, and professional standards.

• Approximately 99.5% direct patient care
• Approximately 0.5% administrative activities
• Monthly staff meeting: 7:15 AM–8:00 AM
• Approximately 8 administrative and staff-meeting hours annually

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
• Current, full, unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications, or accepted equivalents
• Ability to meet all required certification, continuing medical education (CME), and continuing education requirements