Pediatric Anesthesiology Locum Opportunity in Vermont

Medical Center Main Campus needs a locum to cover, in particular, the following dates and through the end of the year with possible extension:

- April 7-11

- May 12-16

- May 27 – May 30

- June 2 – June 6

- June 9 – June 13

- June 16 – June 20

Description of Work Assignment : Pediatric anesthesiologist needed. Scope of practice includes neonatal cases, Non-OR anesthesia/sedation for children of all ages, and main OR cases in specialties such as general surgery, pediatric urology, ENT, dental, and pediatric ortho. Pediatric case volume varies by calendar day, so job requires management of adult patients, as well.

A mix of solo cases and supervision of residents, CRNAs, and certified anesthesiologist assistants (AAs).

Breakdown of Clinic Days/Sessions and/or OR Days: No clinic, only OR and non-operating room anesthetizing locations (NORA, such as MRI, radiology, endoscopy). Occasional resident didactic lectures are an option if interested, but not expected.

Schedule of Days/Times Needed To Work/ Shift Hours: Available 7 am – 5 pm. Mon-Fri.

On call? If so, what are the call hours? None.

Procedures Provider Will Be REQUIRED To Perform: General anesthesia, intubation, IV placement, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, arterial line, central line. Nerve block procedures including infant spinal and pediatric epidural are infrequent, and only expected if in accordance with provider’s existing skill set and experience. There are always faculty pediatric anesthesiologists and the Charge Anesthesiologist available to help.

Procedures Preferred: See above

Anticipated Procedures/Surgeries per Week: 2-8 cases per day, depending on supervision model assigned for the day. Relief from OR duties at 5:00 p.m.

Patient Load: Varies

Does the Provider Have Particular Fellowship? Pediatric Anesthesia

Will You Accept Experience Over Fellowship? Yes. If no fellowship, then board certified status required.

Board Status Requirement (BC/BE): BC/BE

Certifications Required? BLS, ACLS, PALS?? BLS/ACLS/PALS yes.

Is There Additional Surgical Staff? N/A

Is there additional support staff? Anesthesia techs for supplies, room cleaning.

Patient Support Assistant staff members in OR to assist anesthesia with positioning and procedures.

Is the provider working solo or with other providers? If so, whom? Some solo, some supervision of anesthesia residents (CA-1 to CA-3), some supervision of CRNAs/AAs. No fellows.

Are there mid levels? If yes, is the locums provider responsible for mid levels? Yes, CRNA and AA mid-level supervision (medical direction).

Trauma Level of Work Location: Level 1 trauma center Level 2 Children’s Surgery facility

EMR System? EPIC

Is the Clinic EMR Different From the Hospital EMR? no

Expectations of the Physician Culturally? Collegial and collaborative.