Locum Physician; MD​/DO - General Practice in Altoona, PA

Position: Locum Physician (MD/DO) - General Practice in Altoona, PA
Doctor of Medicine | General Practice

Location:

Altoona, PA

Employer:

GHR Healthcare

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information:  3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration:  13 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist – General/OB/Pediatrics | Altoona, PA (16601)
Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist opportunity in Altoona, PA — provide general, obstetric, and pediatric anesthesia in a hospital setting on a 13-week assignment (Jul–Sep 2026). Apply now for this Pennsylvania anesthesiologist job.

Overview
Join a dynamic, collegial anesthesia team as a locum tenens anesthesiologist covering general anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia (OB), and pediatric anesthesia cases. This hospital-based locum assignment is located in Altoona, PA (16601) in central Pennsylvania’s scenic Allegheny Mountains and offers a balanced locum tenens schedule for anesthesiology professionals seeking short-term clinical opportunities.

Job Details

Position:  Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist – General, OB, Pediatrics (Anesthesia locum tenens)

Location:

Altoona, PA 16601 — central Pennsylvania; ideal for candidates searching Pennsylvania anesthesiologist jobs or locum tenens anesthesia roles

Assignment Length:  13 weeks (July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026)

Shifts per Week:  3 shifts per week

Shift Duration:  12-hour shifts (6:30am–3:30pm); occasional late shifts until 5:30pm or 7:30pm as needed

Call Coverage:  In-house overnight and weekend call required (up to six 12-hour overnight in-house call shifts per month)

Hours per Week:  36

Estimated Weekly Salary:  $11,890–$12,530

Setting:  Hospital-based anesthesia coverage with optional cases at a nearby ambulatory surgery center

Job Requirements

MD or DO degree required

Board Certified or Board Eligible Anesthesiologist (within 3 years of residency)

Minimum 1 year clinical anesthesiology experience; comfortable with general anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, and pediatric anesthesia cases

Willingness to take in-house overnight and weekend call shifts (up to six 12-hour overnight calls per month)

Active Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility;
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) letter highly preferred (licensing assistance considered)

NPDB self-query required at time of application

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative and anesthesia care for adult, obstetric, and pediatric patients in a hospital setting

Perform pre-operative assessments, intraoperative anesthetic management, and post-anesthesia care with attention to patient safety and outcomes

Provide hands-on clinical anesthesia and supervisory oversight within the anesthesia care team

Manage advanced airway and life support during perioperative and emergent events

Collaborate with surgeons, obstetricians, pediatricians, nursing, and multidisciplinary staff to ensure coordinated patient care

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) consistent with hospital policies

Optionally provide anesthesia coverage at a nearby ambulatory surgery center as needed

Why Altoona, PA?
Altoona (zip code 16601) sits in the Allegheny Mountains and offers small-town charm, affordable living, and easy access to hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation. The community is known for its friendly atmosphere and supportive healthcare environment—making it an excellent destination for locum tenens professionals and anesthesiologists seeking work-life balance in central Pennsylvania.

Ready to advance your anesthesiology career with a locum tenens assignment?  Apply now to join our anesthesia team in Altoona, PA. Submit your CV and NPDB self-query for immediate consideration. For questions about this Pennsylvania anesthesiologist job or licensure assistance, contact our locum tenens team.
Benefits  1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.
About GHR  About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation’s leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top…