Locum Tenens Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Quick Facts

• Locum tenens Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist for weekday daytime coverage
• Monday–Friday day shifts (7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 7:00 AM–5:00 PM)
• Optional weekend daytime shifts (7:00 AM–5:00 PM)

Description

Provide anesthesia coverage for a high-acuity pediatric cardiac program, including pediatric cardiac cases, non-cardiac pediatric surgeries, and cath lab procedures. The role uses a blended model with both solo case management and medically directed supervision with a CRNA team. Annual volume includes approximately 200 open-heart cases, 10+ pediatric transplants, and 500 catheterization procedures, with documentation supported by Epic EMR.

Responsibilities

• Deliver anesthesia care for complex pediatric cardiac and related pediatric surgical cases
• Support cath lab procedures
• Demonstrate procedural competency with arterial lines, central lines, and pressor management
• Work within a team model that includes CRNAs and physician supervision

Requirements

• MD specializing in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology
• Board Certified (Board Eligible candidates are not accepted)
• Completion of pediatric cardiac anesthesia training
• Minimum 2 years post-training experience
• Active Florida medical license
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Comfortable with complex pediatric cardiac and cath lab cases
• Florida resident candidates only; must meet prior-employment and geographic eligibility criteria per client policy
• Willingness to participate in a clinical interview with site leadership
• Cross-credentialing required across multiple affiliated pediatric sites

Benefits

• High-acuity pediatric cardiac anesthesia environment
• Weekday daytime schedule with optional weekend day coverage
• Balanced solo and medically directed practice model
• Exposure to complex pediatric cardiac and trauma cases
• Epic EMR system
• Credentialing support available (average timeframe ~90–120 days)