Anesthesiologist Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Omaha, Nebraska

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference
  -210412-MD-NE
• Title:
  
  MD
• Dates Needed:
  
  ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:
  
  Inpatient
• Call
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Board Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Job Duration:
  
  Locums

This medical center operates as a Level I trauma and academic medical center providing advanced cardiovascular care and comprehensive medical services. The facility features a 129,000-square-foot ambulatory clinic and offers specialized services including cardiac surgery, oncology, emergency care, and advanced surgical procedures. This medical center serves as a regional referral center for specialized cardiac interventions and maintains modern anesthesia capabilities alongside established protocols to support complex cardiovascular cases.

Omaha, Nebraska offers a range of cultural and recreational attractions suited to diverse interests. Clinicians on assignment may explore destinations such as the Zoo and Aquarium, the Durham Museum, and the Kiewit Luminarium. Additional options include the Old Market neighborhood, Charles Schwab Field, walkable districts, and nearby entertainment venues, providing varied leisure opportunities throughout the region.

The anesthesiologist will deliver specialized cardiovascular anesthesia services for complex cardiac surgical procedures, including open heart, thoracic, vascular, and structural heart cases at a Level I trauma and academic medical center. TEE certification is mandatory, and cardiac anesthesiology fellowship training is preferred for managing high-acuity cardiac cases. Responsibilities include conducting pre-operative assessments, providing intraoperative anesthesia management, and coordinating post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients.

The position requires 24-hour call coverage with continuous availability for emergency cardiac surgical interventions, with general OR cases addressed as needed.

• Case Load/PPD:
  
  Variable
• Support Staff:1 cardiac/critical care MD, 22 general MDs, 25 general CRNAs
• Patient Population:
  
  All Ages
• Call Ratio/
  
  Schedule:
  
  TBD
• Location Type:
  
  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Government:
  
  No
• Percentage Hands On:100%
• Supervision/Medical Direction:
  
  Other
• Staffing Model:
  
  Cardiac anesthesia specialty coverage model; 100% hands-on MD