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Doctor of Medicine | Anesthesiology - General/Other
Location: Salem, VA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 11/22/2026
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Anesthesiology MD in Salem, Virginia, 24153!
We are seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist to join our client's team in Virginia for a 90-day assignment starting Nov 1, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive clinical anesthesiology services, including operative care for a wide range of surgical procedures, primary coverage for surgical intensive care, short stay unit, acute and chronic pain management, diagnostic trans esophageal echocardiography, and emergency airway management, with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide clinical Anesthesiology services in both clinic and surgical settings.
- Ensure timely presence for all scheduled clinics and surgeries.
- Deliver comprehensive clinical anesthesiology for patients undergoing cardiac, orthopedic, vascular, thoracic, neurosurgical, plastic, ENT, urologic, and ophthalmologic operations.
- Provide services for patients undergoing therapeutic procedures in cardiac catheterization laboratory, electrophysiology, gastrointestinal, and radiological suites.
- Offer primary coverage for patients in the surgical intensive care unit, short stay unit, acute and chronic pain management services.
- Perform diagnostic trans esophageal echocardiography for medical and surgical patients.
- Manage emergency airway procedures.
- Provide consultative services at the patient's bedside or in the clinic setting.
- Administer clinical care for patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
Additional Information
- Required Board Certifications: Anesthesiology
- Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
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