Locum Anesthesiologist
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Locum Anesthesiologist Opportunity – San Francisco Bay Area
Start Date: ASAP, ideally within 60-90 days
Assignment Length: 26+ weeks (extension likely)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM (5x10s or 4x10s)
Rate: Negotiable all-inclusive rate based on commitment
Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days
Palm Health Resources is actively recruiting a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Anesthesiologist for an extended locum assignment in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large academic health system with float coverage across a variety of high-acuity and ambulatory surgery locations. Ideal for providers looking to maintain clinical variety and autonomy in one of the country’s most iconic metro areas.
Position Overview
- Facility Type: Large Academic Health System (Float Pool Assignment)
- Coverage: Scheduled clinical hours only – No call
- Sites Include: Inpatient and outpatient campuses (main campus + multiple sister sites)
- Case Types: General anesthesia (no cardiac, neuro, or liver)
- Population: Adolescents (13+) and adults
- Practice Model: Mix of solo cases and occasional CRNA oversight
- EMR: Epic
Clinical Settings
Providers will float between a combination of hospital ORs and ambulatory surgery centers, depending on need. High acuity inpatient care is expected, with flexibility to rotate into outpatient sites. Must be comfortable with a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Shifts: 5x10s or 4x10s – minimum 40 hours/week
- Holidays: Paid at 1.5x rate on recognized holidays
- Support: CRNAs onsite (solo practice required for some sites)
Requirements
- Board Certification: Required (or truly Board-Eligible if fellowship trained)
- Licensure: Active California medical license required
- DEA: Required (CA-specific, Schedule 2/2N)
- Certifications: AHA BLS & ACLS required
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in anesthesia; experience in tertiary care settings preferred
- Skills: Regional skills preferred (not required)
Compensation
- Rate: Negotiable based on commitment (all-inclusive)
- Malpractice Insurance: Provided by Palm Health (A-rated)
Palm Health Locum Benefits
All Palm Health anesthesiologists enjoy:
- Competitive pay package
- A+ rated malpractice insurance
- Full credentialing & licensing support
- 24/7 access to a dedicated recruiter & operations team
- Nationwide opportunities and flexible assignments
- Optional ICBA access for health, dental, life, and disability plans
- Referral bonuses for successful anesthesiologist referrals
Interested?
Apply now or reach out to a Palm Health recruiter to request a full job presentation. We’ll walk you through every step of the process, from credentialing to onboarding, so you can focus on what you do best—delivering exceptional care.
