Anesthesiology Southern Ohio Medical Center (OH)

Job description

Location:
Portsmouth, OH

Portsmouth offers a unique blend of Appalachian culture and small-town charm nestled along the Ohio River, providing a peaceful and welcoming environment for locum providers. The area is conveniently accessible from multiple major cities including Columbus, Cincinnati, and Huntington, making travel and logistics straightforward.

Facility:
This well-established medical center serves as a regional healthcare hub in southern Ohio, offering a full range of surgical and anesthesia services across a robust infrastructure that includes 19 OR suites, 5 Endoscopy Rooms, and a dedicated Maternity unit. The facility provides strong support for locum providers with discounted lodging options nearby and a structured onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition into the clinical environment.

Opportunity:
Physician - Anesthesiology

Job Details:

• Locum Tenens coverage needed July 6-10
• 4:1 supervision model (medically directed) with the ability to run own room if necessary
• Orientation day begins at 6:00 AM; standard shift hours are 7:00 AM-3:00 PM with potential to stay later for add-on cases
• Facility includes 19 OR suites, 5 Endoscopy Rooms, and 1 Maternity unit
• Must be licensed in Ohio or hold an IMLC license
• Board certification required; estimated credentialing timeframe is 90 days
• ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Provide general anesthesia for adult and pediatric patients
• Administer spinal, epidural, and regional anesthesia
• Manage obstetrical anesthesia cases
• Handle thoracic and complex vascular cases (excluding open heart)
• Support complex orthopedic cases and complete orthopedic procedures
• Perform post-op epidural management and post-op extremity blocks
• Administer epidural steroid injections for both lumbar and cervical regions
• Perform transforaminal injections at lumbar and cervical levels
• Utilize x-ray guidance in the performance of blocks
• Manage ventilation and evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues
• Place central lines, arterial lines, and PA catheters
• Supervise CRNAs as part of the medically directed model
• Pain management techniques preferred
• Nearest airports: Columbus, Cincinnati, and Huntington
• Discounted hotel accommodations available including Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown and TownePlace Suites Ironton