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Facility undisclosed
Albany, NY
We’re looking for a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible anesthesiologist to fill a locum tenens position at a hospital in Albany, NY. This role is largely clinical and involves providing high-quality, patient-centered anesthesia care in the operating room, responding to emergencies, and covering after-hours calls. The right candidate values patient safety, follows established clinical and regulatory standards, and works well in a collaborative hospital environment. Compensation $240-$250 per hour Schedule & coverage Weekday on-site: Monday-Friday, roughly 7:00 AM-5:30 PM OR hours: typically 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (may extend for emergencies) Weekday call: 5:00 PM-7:00 AM Weekend call: Saturday 7:00 AM through Monday 7:00 AM Federal holidays: 24-hour coverage, 7:00 AM-7:00 AM following day Emergency callback: must be able to arrive on site within 60 minutes when called from off-site Clinic hours (when applicable): typically 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Core responsibilities Provide anesthesia for scheduled surgeries and emergency cases Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and create individualized anesthesia plans Administer and continuously monitor anesthesia throughout procedures Monitor vital signs and respond promptly to changes in clinical status Cover after-hours, weekend, and holiday calls and respond to callbacks within the 60-minute requirement Maintain accurate, timely anesthesia documentation and medical records Participate in required staff meetings and relevant administrative activities Ensure compliance with ASA standards, The Joint Commission requirements, facility policies, and applicable VA/VHA rules and credentialing standards Workload & administrative expectations Roughly 99.5% direct patient care and 0.5% administrative duties Monthly staff meeting: 7:15 AM-8:00 AM Approximately 8 hours per year dedicated to administrative and staff meetings Qualifications 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 required certifications, CME, and continuing education obligations If you’re committed to safe, high-quality anesthesia care and meet the qualifications, this locum tenens assignment in Albany offers a focused clinical role with clear scheduling and expectations. EOE
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