Physician - Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Our client in Arkansas is seeking a skilled Pediatric Anesthesiologist for a 166-day assignment beginning May 4, 2026. This role involves comprehensive care for all pediatric subspecialty cases, including ENT, Urology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, GI, Dental, Plastic/Burn dressing changes, Neurosurgery, and NORA procedures such as MRI, IR, and CT. The schedule is typically 7a-3p, focusing on both ambulatory and inpatient procedures, with a small percentage of NICU/PICU cases, as well as all cardiac and general pediatric cases.

• Provide anesthesia for all pediatric subspecialty cases including ENT, Urology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, GI, Dental, Plastic/Burn dressing changes, and Neurosurgery.
• Manage anesthesia for NORA procedures (MRI, IR, CT).
• Handle a mix of ambulatory/outpatient procedures (approximately ninety-five percent), planned admission post‑op or in‑patients (two to three percent), and NICU/PICU cases (one to two percent).
• Focus on Neonatology cases.
• Oversee all cardiac pediatric cases in addition to general pediatric cases.

• Board Certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology is required.
• The EMR system utilized is Epic.

• Strong compensation
• Travel‑related expenses covered
• A‑rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.