Physician - Anesthesia

Opportunity:

Physician - Anesthesiology

Job Details:

• Seeking 4-5 Locum Anesthesiologists to fill weekend coverage needs
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• Weekend DAY shift schedule covering Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (10-hour shifts)
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• Required to work 4 consecutive days in a row with an option to add 1 additional day shift on Tuesday or Thursday
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• Coverage dates needed: Late October 2026 through July 2027
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• Must be able to cover a minimum of 2 weekends per month - no exceptions
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• Practice percentage: Adult 80%, Trauma 20%
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• Patient age demographic is mostly adult
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• Approximately 60 surgical cases per day (50% general, 10% neuro, 20% complex vascular, 20% complex ortho)
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• Group consists of 55 Anesthesiologists and 30 CRNAs/AAs
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• Other anesthesiologists will be present during locum tenens coverage
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• Medical direction (not supervision) of CRNAs/AAs required 40% of the time, up to 3 at a time
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• 22 operating rooms available
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• Level 1 Trauma Center
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• Locum tenens physician is not responsible for preparing anesthesia charts; difficult airway equipment is available
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• EPIC electronic health record system in use
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• Required procedures include: General Anesthesia (Adult and Trauma), Acute Pain Management, Spinal Anesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia, Minor Nerve Blocks, Central Lines, Arterial Lines, Regional Anesthesia, Obstetrical Cases, Neurosurgical Cases (Head and Spine), Complex Vascular Cases (except open heart), Complex Orthopedic Cases, Local Infiltration, Ultrasound-guided block placement, Ventilation Management, Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues, and IV Regional Anesthesia
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• Thoracic cases and open heart cases are NOT required
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• No prior first-time locums experience accepted
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• Board Certified in Anesthesiology required (Board Eligible not accepted)
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• Active Colorado license or active IMLC Letter of Qualification highly preferred
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• Minimum 2 years of Trauma Level I experience outside of residency required
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• Must be able to perform Central Lines and be comfortable with pediatric patients
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• Must be able to perform open vascular procedures
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• Clean malpractice history and background highly preferred
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• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA), and PALS/APLS (AHA)

Facility:

This is a large, full-service acute care hospital serving as a regional referral center in southern Colorado. Designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the facility is equipped to handle the most complex and critically injured patients, supported by a robust team of specialists and advanced medical technology. With 22 operating rooms and a high surgical volume, this facility offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment for experienced anesthesiology professionals. The anesthesiology department includes a well-established team of physicians and CRNAs/AAs, providing collaborative and comprehensive perioperative care across a wide range of surgical specialties.

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs is a vibrant city nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, offering breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery and world-class outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, and cycling. Known for its high quality of life, rich military heritage, and thriving arts and culture scene, Colorado Springs is an exceptional place to live and work.