Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Anesthesiologist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Altoona, PA
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Starting October 13, 2025 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30a – 3:30p (late shifts until 5:30p or 7:30p as needed)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Weekdays 7p – 7:30a; Weekends 7a – 7a (can be split into 12-hour shifts)
• Call Type: In-House
• Call Ratio: As scheduled (rotating)
• Call Response Time: Immediate (in-house presence)
• Callback Rate: Not applicable (hourly rate)

COVERAGE DATES:

• Starting October 13, 2025 – Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Adults (90%), Pediatrics (10% – healthy peds only)
• Patient Volume/Census: Not specified
• Admissions: Not applicable
• Rounding: Not applicable
• Phone Consults: Not specified
• Case Mix: General Surgery, GI, Basic Pediatrics, Neuro, OB, GYN, Trauma (Level III), Ortho, Urology

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• No. of Beds in Department: 380 beds (hospital total)
• Trauma Level: Level III
• EMR System: Cerner
• Office Equipment Available: Standard anesthesia equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: 24/7 Intensivist and Neuro support
• Support Staff Available: 21 CRNAs and 8 MDs in practice
• Reason for Coverage: Team Growth; Turnover Vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No (full privileges required)
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered.

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:

• General Anesthesia (Adult and Pediatric – healthy peds only).
• OB and Neuro Anesthesia.
• Supervision of CRNAs and occasional solo cases.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Active Pennsylvania medical license (IMLC considered)
• Board: Board Certified or Eligible (within 3 years of residency)
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Other Qualifications: Must be comfortable with General Cases, OB, and Pediatrics

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide anesthesia services for a wide range of surgical cases, including general, neuro, OB, and ortho.
• Supervise CRNAs while occasionally performing cases independently.
• Take weekday and weekend in-house call shifts as needed.
• Collaborate with surgical teams and intensivists for perioperative care.
• Document all anesthesia-related procedures accurately in Cerner EMR.

About AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing:

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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