General | Anesthesiologist

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist – Portsmouth, OH (45662) | General, Pediatric, OB, Pain, Critical Care

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist opportunity in Portsmouth, Ohio (zip code 45662). Seeking a Board Certified Anesthesiologist with an active state medical license and ACLS/BLS/PALS for short-term locum tenens anesthesia jobs. Competitive weekly pay and a diverse case mix across general, pediatric, obstetric, pain, and critical care anesthesia.

Job Details – Portsmouth, OH (Locum Tenens Anesthesiology)

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,780 - $2,080 (competitive locum tenens pay)
• Assignment Dates: May 4 – May 8 & May 11 – May 15, 2026
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts (6am orientation start; typical 7am–3pm; may stay later for add-on cases)
• Facility/Setting: 19 ORs, 5 Endoscopy Rooms, 1 Maternity Suite – broad surgical and obstetric case mix
• Call: Required 1–2 days during the week (participate in call rotation)
• Lodging: Discounted hotels available (Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown, TownePlace Suites Ironton)
• Credentialing Timeframe: Estimated 90 days (locum tenens credentialing support available)

Required Qualifications – Anesthesiologist Jobs in Ohio

• Board Certified Anesthesiologist (required)
• Active state medical license (physician license valid for Ohio locum positions)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical anesthesiology experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications (required)
• Ability to medically direct and supervise CRNAs (4:1 medically directed supervision)
• Fellowship training in subspecialty (cardiac, pediatric, pain, critical care) preferred

Core Responsibilities – Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist

• Medically direct and supervise CRNAs (4:1 supervision ratio) and provide safe anesthesia care across a wide case mix
• Run your own room as needed and manage add-on cases efficiently
• Provide anesthesia for cardiac, orthopedic, vascular, thoracic, obstetric (OB), pediatric, regional, and pain management cases
• Perform general, spinal, epidural, and peripheral regional anesthesia; post-op epidural and extremity blocks
• Perform interventional pain procedures: epidural steroid injections (lumbar and cervical), transforaminal injections, and image-guided blocks using x-ray guidance
• Manage ventilation, acute volume and blood pressure assessment, and critical care perioperative tasks
• Perform invasive monitoring and access procedures as indicated: central line, arterial line, and PA catheter placement
• Participate in scheduled call rotation and collaborate with surgical, obstetric, and critical care teams

Why Join This Locum Anesthesiology Opportunity

• Work in Portsmouth, OH – a scenic Ohio River community with convenient access to Columbus, Cincinnati, and Huntington airports
• Diverse surgical and obstetric caseload for strong clinical experience
• Discounted local lodging and locum support for credentialing and onboarding
• Flexible, short-term locum schedule ideal for experienced anesthesiologists seeking temporary or supplemental work

Apply now: If you are a Board Certified Anesthesiologist interested in locum tenens anesthesia jobs in Portsmouth, OH (45662), please submit your CV, current state license, and certifications. Join our healthcare team today and support high-quality perioperative and pain management care in southern Ohio.

Benefits

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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 healthcare firm.

We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.

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Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.