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Anesthesiology Physician

Ascend Medical Staffing

Ketchikan, AK
3 days ago

Job Description

Anesthesiology Physician at Ascend Medical Staffing summary:

An experienced Locum Tenens Anesthesiology Physician providing inpatient, OR, OB, and emergency department coverage at a hospital in Ketchikan, Alaska. Responsibilities include managing 5-15 daily cases with general anesthesia and occasional arterial and central line placements. Requires active Alaska medical license, board certification or eligibility, and certifications including BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with EPIC EMR proficiency preferred.

Locum Tenens Anesthesiology Physician
Location: Ketchikan, Alaska
Facility Type: Hospital

Position Overview:
We re seeking an experienced Anesthesiology Physician to provide coverage at a Hospital in Ketchikan, Alaska. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a supportive and collegial environment while serving a close-knit community in a scenic, coastal setting.

Assignment Details:

  • Contract Type: Locum Tenens (potential to extend to 6 months)

  • Coverage Dates: November 29 December 6, December 21 December 27, and possible early January blocks (with potential long-term extension)

  • Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

  • Call: Pager call after-hours, weekdays and weekends

  • Setting: Inpatient; OR and hospital coverage

  • Patient Volume: 5 15 cases per day

Case Mix:

  • General OR

  • OB department support

  • Emergency Department support

  • Occasional arterial and central lines

Requirements:

  • License: Active Alaska medical license required

  • Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 3 years of training)

  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (NRP & ATLS preferred)

  • DEA: Active Alaska DEA required

  • EMR: EPIC proficiency highly preferred

Compensation:

Hourly

  • Overtime: 1.5x regular rate

  • Call Back: 1.5x regular rate

Credentialing:

  • Estimated 60 days from submission

  • Temporary privileges may be available for clean files (expedites by 2 weeks)

Keywords:

Anesthesiology, Locum Tenens, Hospital Physician, Inpatient Care, Operating Room, Emergency Department, Alaska Medical License, Board Certified Anesthesiologist, BLS ACLS PALS, EPIC EMR