LOCUM TENENS ANESTHESIOLOGY
What is Locum Tenens Anesthesiology?
Locum tenens is a Latin term that means "to hold the place of." Locum tenens are a crucial aspect in helping address staffing shortages in healthcare nationwide. As a locum tenens anesthesiologist, you temporarily fill a shift at a hospital, clinic, private practice, or other healthcare facility. Due to an aging population and increased surgical needs, the demand for anesthesiologists continues to surge.
Currently, there are approximately 7,727 people per active anesthesiologist, and by 2033, The Association of American Medical Colleges projects a shortage of 12,500 anesthesiologists. By employing locum tenens anesthesiologists, healthcare facilities can avoid canceling surgeries or postponing procedures. Locum tenens anesthesiologists help to bridge the gap and maintain a smooth workflow within the healthcare system.
The growing shortage of anesthesiologists has placed a significant burden on the existing permanent workforce, leading to heightened workloads and an increase in burnout rates. Last year, 47% of anesthesiologists reported being burnt out. 54% of anesthesiologists attributed their burnout to a lack of control or autonomy over their lives, and 44% attributed it to too many hours at work. Locum tenens is a career option that allows anesthesiologists to have more control over their schedules and reduce the risk of burnout, all while ensuring that patients receive the necessary anesthesia care during surgeries and medical procedures.
Why Work as a Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist?
As a locum anesthesiologist, you have the opportunity to achieve improved work-life balance by choosing your own schedule, hours, and duration of assignments. This career flexibility enables you to tailor your professional commitments to align with your personal life, making it easier to avoid burnout while increasing autonomy over your career.
The anesthesia locums lifestyle allows you to steer clear of administrative burdens and maintain control over your workload, in turn granting you the opportunity to jump into other interests and hobbies. Whether you're interested in traveling or simply enjoying more time with family and loved ones, working as a locum anesthesiologist provides the freedom and flexibility to pursue your passions outside of work.
Working as a locum anesthesiologist unlocks lucrative earning potential while helping to bridge gaps at healthcare facilities nationwide. As a locum anesthesiologist, you have the ability to secure higher hourly wages compared to anesthesiologists working in permanent positions. The rise in pay is primarily fueled by an increase in the demand for anesthesia services in specific regions, resulting in an upward trend in compensation levels.
Additionally, working as a locum anesthesiologist allows you to make a significant impact in the healthcare industry. When filling open positions at hospitals and clinics, you play a vital role in increasing access to medical procedures by ensuring patients can undergo surgeries and other interventions with safety and comfort. This impact is particularly significant in areas facing staffing shortages or lacking adequate medical services. Locum tenens anesthesiologists contribute to helping healthcare facilities operate smoothly, overcome surgical volumes, and meet the demands for specialized anesthesia care.
As a locum anesthesiologist, you have the freedom to travel 10 or 3,000 miles, exploring diverse healthcare settings in bustling cities or peaceful rural areas. If you love traveling and making a difference in communities experiencing anesthesiologist staffing shortages, working locum tenens is a fantastic way to blend the two. As a bonus, Medicus handles all the logistics, allowing you to focus on taking care of patients and exploring the new state you are working in.
If you prefer to strike a balance between your career and personal commitments, locum tenens anesthesiology jobs are also available close to home, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance and serve your local community.
Whether you are drawn to the allure of far-off places or the familiarity of your own neighborhood, locum tenens anesthesiology offers a range of opportunities tailored to suit your lifestyle and professional goals while continuing to make a difference in communities in need of anesthesia services.
As a locum anesthesiologist, you can enhance your clinical knowledge and skills beyond what permanent anesthesiology jobs offer. By working in diverse settings that may not be easily accessible near your home base, you're able to deepen and broaden your skillset while gaining exposure to a variety of patient populations.
Locum tenens anesthesiology provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals across the nation. By working alongside clinical experts and building valuable networking connections, you can broaden your horizons and gain insights from different perspectives. Collaborating with other anesthesiology professionals not only helps to expand your clinical knowledge but also fosters a strong and supportive professional network, contributing to your professional growth.
Learn about the anesthesia provider shortage
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Featured Locum Tenens Anesthesiology Locations
Here are a Few Reasons Why You Should Work as a Locum Anesthesiologist with Medicus:
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Dedicated locum anesthesiologist recruiter invested in your success.
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Competitive anesthesiology rates.
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Comprehensive medical malpractice coverage.
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Travel Planner to book all locum anesthesiology arrangements.
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Licensing Coordinator to renew and obtain new licenses.
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Credentialing Contact to streamline the locum tenens anesthesiology process and ensure you are ready to begin work.
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A personalized portal to track anesthesiology assignment details from start to finish.
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Get paid by submitting timesheets through the Medicus portal.
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You are eligible to enroll in the My Medicus Loyalty Program after your first shift.
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Personalized health benefits in addition to financial and legal support services.
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Travel rewards and perks.
Mark your Calendars
ASA Advance 2025
- Date: January 31 - February 2, 2025
- Location: Signia by Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center, 159 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
- Registration: Click here to register.
While attending, stop by booth #204 and visit the Medicus Anesthesiology Team!
Save the Date for the SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2025 Meeting!
Discover the pinnacle of pediatric anesthesiology at the SPA-APP meeting! Engage in enriching workshops, problem-based learning discussions, and expert roundtable sessions. Stay on the cutting edge with seminars while networking with colleagues and industry leaders. Elevate your skills and expertise in a setting designed for the future of pediatric anesthesia. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity happening in Orlando, FL!
- Date: March 28-30, 2025
- Location: Marriott Orlando World Center, 8701 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
- Registration: Registration is not yet open, please click here to learn more.
We invite you to learn more about the upcoming SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2025 Meeting here.
Join us at the 2025 Annual Anesthesiology Meeting!
The Anesthesiology Annual Meeting is the largest global event that brings together clinicians, thought leaders, and industry partners to engage in discussions about the science, issues, and innovations shaping the future of anesthesia, pain management, and critical care. Explore today's biggest anesthesia topics in person in San Antonio, Texas!
- Date: October 10-14, 2025
- Location: 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
- Click here to stay up to date on the latest updates regarding the Anesthesiology 2025 Annual Meeting here!