Anesthesiologist NEED IN SAN FRAN, CA

Job description

Anesthesiologist – Hospital-Based Practice (Locum/Contract)
Position Overview

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Anesthesiologist for a full-time hospital-based assignment starting April 6, 2026. This is a high-acuity, dynamic role supporting both inpatient and outpatient surgical services within a tertiary care environment. Providers must be comfortable working across varied clinical settings and patient acuity levels.

This opportunity is ideal for clinicians who enjoy variety, autonomy, and consistent full-time hours without call responsibilities.

Schedule & Coverage

Start Date: April 6, 2026

Coverage Type: Scheduled, No Call

Shift Type: Day shifts

Schedule: Flexible – providers may work 4 or 5 days per week

Shift Length: Typically 8 hours; may extend up to 10 hours depending on case volume

Weekly Hours: Minimum of 40 hours/week guaranteed

Note: There are no fixed 8- or 10-hour shift requirements.

Practice Setting

Hospital-based OR coverage

Providers will be floated between inpatient and outpatient settings

Mix of high-acuity inpatient cases and ambulatory surgery

No cardiac, liver, or neuro cases

Predominantly solo practice, with occasional oversight of CRNAs

EMR: Epic

⚠️ This role does not offer an outpatient-only option. Providers must be comfortable covering both inpatient and outpatient procedures.

Case Mix & Patient Population

Adult and adolescent patients (13+ years)

General anesthesia cases with occasional regional anesthesia

High-acuity experience preferred (ASA III+)

Candidate Requirements

Board Certification required

Board-eligible candidates may be considered if fellowship trained

Active California medical license required

DEA (CA, Schedule II/II-N) required

BLS & ACLS (AHA) required

Minimum 2 years of anesthesiology experience

Recent experience in tertiary care centers

Recent solo practice experience required

Regional anesthesia experience strongly preferred (evaluated case by case)

🚫 Experience focused primarily on chronic pain clinics or procedures is not applicable for this role.

Additional Details

Contract Length: 26+ weeks

Coverage Need: Full-time preferred

Must be available for at least 2 weeks per month

Support Staff: CRNAs

Credentialing Timeframe: 60–90 days

Interview Process: 1–2 interviews

References: Please provide 2 professional references reachable prior to offer