Locum - Physician - Anesthesiology needed in Bismarck , ND

Job description

START DATE: APRIL 2026
EMPLOYMENT MODEL: HOSPITAL-BASED
EMR: EPIC
SUPPORT STAFF: CRNA, OR STAFF


POSITION OVERVIEW

A hospital-based anesthesiology team is seeking a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist to provide locum coverage following a physician retirement. This role is ideal for an experienced anesthesiologist who thrives in a structured anesthesia care model with CRNA support and enjoys a mix of operating room and on-call responsibilities.

The incoming physician will practice under a medical direction model (no more than 1:4 CRNA oversight) and be personally responsible for regional anesthesia, labor & delivery coverage, and all cardiac cases. The patient population spans pediatric to elderly, with emphasis on orthopedic and general surgical procedures.


SCHEDULE & CALL STRUCTURE

- Coverage: One week (7 consecutive days) per month

- Initial Shifts: 5–10 hour day shifts, with additional call coverage after orientation

- Call Types:

Restricted (C1) In-House Call: Weekdays 16 hours, weekends 24 hours

Unrestricted (C2) Home Call: Primarily for emergent cardiac cases

Callback: Average within 24 hours; in-house Call 1 is typical; Call 2 is rare

- Weekend Requirements: Included in call coverage



SCOPE OF PRACTICE / PROCEDURES

The anesthesiologist will:

- Provide anesthesia for orthopedic, cardiac, and general surgical procedures

- Administer regional anesthesia, including:

. Adductor block

. Interscalene block

. Popliteal block

. Supraclavicular block

. Provide labor and delivery anesthesia

- Supervise and collaborate with CRNAs and OR staff for comprehensive patient care



CREDENTIALING & REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory:

- Board Certified in Anesthesiology

- ND Medical License or IMLC

- Clean malpractice history

- Availability at time of name clearance

- BLS, PALS, ACLS certifications

- Self-Query NPDB report within 30 days of presentation

Credentialing Notes:

- CV must be chronological (starting with medical school), with no gaps >60 days without explanation

- Three professional references required

- Facility credentialing is expected within 90 days of complete application


TRAVEL & LOGISTICS

. Travel per standard locum tenens contract policy

. Lodging and air travel arranged according to contract policy



HIGHLIGHTS FOR CANDIDATES

- Work with a supportive CRNA and OR team

- Exposure to regional anesthesia, orthopedic, cardiac, and labor & delivery cases

- Structured call model with balanced weekday/weekend coverage

- Opportunity to practice in a small urban community with high-quality patient care and professional support

• Shift(s) Description: one week, 7 days, coverage per month starting in April 2026 This would initially include 5-10 hour day shifts and add call coverage once familiar with facility.