Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Anesthesiology - General/Other in Panama City, FL

Doctor of Medicine | Anesthesiology - General/Other Location: Panama City, FL Employer: Rhino Medical Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position Pensacola, Florida Anesthesiologist Locum Tenens

Level I Trauma Center • Pediatric Trauma Program • Cerner EMR • Large Surgical Department

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Board Certified Anesthesiologists for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity at a major regional medical center in Pensacola, Florida.

This assignment places physicians within a large, highly structured anesthesia department supporting a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center with extensive surgical capabilities. Providers will collaborate with a robust CRNA team within a care team model while maintaining opportunities for direct case involvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for anesthesiologists seeking diverse surgical exposure in a high-volume tertiary care environment.

Assignment Overview

  • Location: Pensacola, Florida
  • Contract Type: Anesthesiologist Locum Tenens
  • Coverage Need: Ongoing
  • Practice Model: Anesthesia Care Team
  • CRNAs: Extensive anesthesia team providing case coverage under anesthesiologist supervision.
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Physician involvement in direct case management averages approximately 20 percent personally performed anesthesia care.
Facility Snapshot
  • Regional Referral Hospital
  • Total Hospital Beds: 582
  • ICU Beds: 40
  • Trauma Designation:
    • Level I Adult Trauma Center
    • Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
  • Anesthesia Locations: 39 anesthetizing sites
This facility supports a large surgical program serving the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast region.

Surgical Case Mix

Anesthesiologists support a broad tertiary-care surgical program including:

  • General Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Total Joints
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • ENT
  • Urology
  • Spine Surgery
  • Plastics
  • Endoscopy
  • Dental / OMFS
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Major Vascular
  • Thoracic procedures
  • Trauma surgery
  • Pediatric surgical cases
  • Obstetrics including high-risk deliveries
  • Annual procedural volumes include:
  • Inpatient Surgical Cases: 10,700+
  • Outpatient Surgical Cases: 13,500+
  • Ambulatory Surgery Center Cases: 4,100+
  • Non-Operating Room Procedures: 1,700+

Dedicated cardiac anesthesia teams typically manage cardiac surgical cases.

Schedule Structure

  • Multiple coverage shifts are utilized within the department, including:
    • Day shifts
    • Evening coverage
    • Night coverage
    • Weekend coverage
  • Call responsibilities may include 12-hour call coverage depending on departmental needs.
Clinical Responsibilities
  • Provide anesthesia care across multiple procedural areas including OR suites, trauma rooms, interventional suites, and obstetrics.
  • Supervise and collaborate with CRNAs within a care team model.
  • Support trauma and emergency surgical services when required.
  • Participate in high-acuity surgical programs within a tertiary referral center.
  • Ensure accurate documentation within Cerner EMR.

Candidate Requirements
  • Board Certified Anesthesiologist
  • Active Florida Medical License
  • ACLS and BLS certifications required
  • Experience practicing within a care team model preferred
  • Comfort managing complex cases in a trauma center environment
  • Experience with pediatric anesthesia strongly preferred
  • Experience with high-risk obstetric anesthesia preferred

Additional Assignment Requirement

Providers must reside outside a 45-mile / one-hour radius from the facility to qualify for this locum assignment.

Why This Opportunity

  • Level I Trauma and Pediatric Trauma experience
  • Large tertiary surgical program
  • Collaborative anesthesia department
  • Care team model with experienced CRNAs
  • Cerner EMR environment
  • Beautiful Gulf Coast location with world-class bea
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