Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist - Weekday OR & Endoscopy Coverage (Northampton, MA)

Located in Northampton, Massachusetts, this locum tenens opportunity offers a consistent weekday schedule providing independent anesthesia coverage across operating room and endoscopy settings. The assignment emphasizes reliable, steady coverage and a collaborative approach with surgical and perioperative teams.

Compensation: $410-$420 per hour

Key responsibilities

• Independently deliver perioperative anesthesia care for adults and healthy pediatric patients across general surgery, plastics, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, and endoscopy.
• Perform regional anesthesia and a range of nerve blocks, including pediatric blocks.
• Manage endoscopy cases (providers should be comfortable with 16-20 cases per day).
• Monitor patients throughout the perioperative period, ensure safety, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in Epic.
• Coordinate with surgeons, nursing, and perioperative staff to ensure efficient, high-quality care.

Schedule and commitment

• Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Minimum commitment: 3 weeks per month
• Credentialing timeframe: approximately 90 days

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology (per facility requirements)
• Active Massachusetts medical license required (new licensing not supported)
• Massachusetts DEA registration
• BLS and ACLS certification
• ABA certification or eligibility
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical anesthesiology experience

Strong regional anesthesia skills and experience with both adult and healthy pediatric patients are essential. Consistent, dependable coverage is a priority.