Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Richmond Hills, NY

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-NY

Title: MD

Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing; minimum 2 weeks per month

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: OR

Call Required: Negotiable

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility
This facility operates as a hospital in Richmond Hills, NY, supporting an active operating room program with a diverse and high-acuity surgical caseload. The hospital maintains established perioperative protocols and an organized clinical environment designed to support quality patient care delivery across multiple surgical specialties. Locum tenens anesthesiologist coverage is sought on an ASAP ongoing basis, with a minimum commitment of two weeks per month.
About the Facility Location
South Richmond Hill is a neighborhood in the Queens borough of New York City, situated near areas such as Jamaica and offering convenient access to the broad range of cultural and recreational attractions available throughout the metropolitan area. Clinicians on assignment may explore landmarks including observation decks, waterfront cruises, and institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art. The location provides access to the extensive dining, entertainment, and sightseeing options that New York City offers.
About the Clinicians Workday
Clinicians in this role will provide anesthesia services during day shifts at an operating room facility in Richmond Hills, NY, working Monday through Friday on 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts. The surgical case mix includes bread-and-butter procedures, trauma, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and interventional neuro radiology; cardiac cases are excluded. Clinicians must be available to cover one in-house 24-hour weekend call shift per month, with no post-call day off provided. Board certification is required, and temporary privileges are granted on a case-by-case basis once the credentialing file is complete.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Variable

Patient Population: All Ages

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: No

Government: No

Percentage Hands On: 95%

Supervision/Medical Direction: Supervision

Staffing Model: Physician supervision model; 95% hands-on MD; CRNA supervision; OR setting; day shift; call negotiable

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