Connecticut Anesthesiologist Job Details
- Assignment Type: Locum tenens anesthesiologist (travel/contract position)
- Location: Putnam, Connecticut
- Start Date: March 3, 2025
- End Date: December 29, 2025
- Contract Duration: 43 weeks
- Shifts per Week: 5
- Shift Duration: 12-hour days (typically 7 AM 3 PM)
- Estimated Hours per Week: 60
- On-Call: Pager call required (6-10 shifts/month, weeknights and weekends)
- Setting: Community hospital with 5 anesthesia rooms
- Case Types: General anesthesia, orthopedic, OB, colorectal, cataracts, cystoscopy, ENT, gynecology, podiatry, thoracic, GI, pacemakers, TEE, cardioversion
- Supervision: MDs supervise CRNAs (CRNA to MD ratio 3:4); MDs also perform their own cases
- Charting System: iPro and paper/pen
Anesthesiologist Qualifications
- M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited College of Medicine
- Completion of an approved residency in Anesthesiology
- Active physician license or willingness to obtain Connecticut medical license
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Anesthesiology
- Minimum 1 year of clinical anesthesia experience required
- Ability to participate in required pager call rotation (6-10 shifts/month)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate activities in the Anesthesia Department
- Deliver anesthesia care and medical management for surgical and procedural patients
- Conduct pre-anesthesia assessments and obtain informed consent
- Discuss anesthetic options and risks with patients
- Perform induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
- Monitor patients physiological condition during procedures
- Perform clinical interventions as needed
- Supervise and collaborate with Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
- Participate in pager call rotation (weeknights and weekends)
Apply now to join our Connecticut healthcare team and enjoy a rewarding locum tenens anesthesiologist opportunity in New England!
About United Anesthesia
About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation s leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.
We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.
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