Locum Tenens Anesthesiology Physician

Quick Facts

Locum tenens Anesthesiology Physician assignment in San Diego, CA. Start date: 12/28/26. Length: 13 weeks. Schedule: scheduled shifts with no call, 5 standard 8-hour shifts (08:00–17:00, flexible).

Description

You will provide safe and effective preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative anesthesia care for patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures. The role includes administering general, regional, and local anesthesia, continuous monitoring, emergency response, and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative anesthesia care for surgical patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons, surgical teams, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care plans.
• Administer appropriate anesthesia types (general, regional, local) based on patient and procedure needs.
• Continuously monitor vital signs and adjust anesthesia levels to maintain safety and stability.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies and critical situations during surgery.
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in the medical record.
• Continue education to stay current with the latest advancements in anesthesiology.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Anesthesiology residency training program accredited by ACGME or AOA.
• Board certification in anesthesiology (ABA or AOA).
• Active and unrestricted medical license in California.
• Preferred: at least 1 year of anesthesia care experience in a clinical setting.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $325/hr–$340/hr.
• Travel and lodging coverage.
• In-house credentialing and licensing support.
• Dedicated assignment support, easy timekeeping, and streamlined document management.
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support.
• Additional benefits where required by applicable law.