Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Cardiac Anesthesiologist Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Cooperstown, NY Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: March 9, 2026 June 26, 2026 Clinical Shift Schedule: Prime time hours with anesthesia care team model On-Call Shift Schedule: After-hours call for cardiac cases only Call Type: In-House COVERAGE DATES Orientation beginning March 9, 2026 Clinical coverage beginning March 13, 2026 Assignment through June 26, 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Patient Volume/Census: Low-volume cardiac anesthesia program Admissions: Surgical admissions Phone Consults: As required Case Mix: Cardiac anesthesia cases with limited general anesthesia during prime time hours FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic Office Equipment Available: Standard anesthesia equipment Specialty Backup Available: Dedicated cardiac anesthesia team Support Staff Available: Experienced cardiac CRNA team Reason for Coverage: Urgent coverage need PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: Urgent, expedited processing required Telehealth Experience Required: No COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per locum agreement REQUIRED PROCEDURES Cardiac anesthesia services Limited general anesthesia coverage during prime time hours JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active New York medical license required Board: Board Certified in Anesthesiology with cardiac anesthesia experience DEA: Active DEA required Certifications: Board certification required Experience: Cardiac anesthesiology experience required Other Qualifications: Ability to participate in a 24/7 cardiac anesthesia coverage model DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide cardiac anesthesia coverage for a low-volume program Participate in after-hours call coverage for cardiac cases Work within an anesthesia care team model with CRNA support Col