Locum Anesthesiologist | Louisville, KY

Position Overview

Locum Anesthesiologist position in Louisville, KY (zip 40202) for a 26-week assignment starting 9/14/2026. The role involves high-acuity anesthesia in a setting covering trauma, NICU, and PICU with both healthy and medically complex pediatric patients.

Schedule and Call Requirements

Schedule consists of 5 shifts per week with 8 or 10 hour day shifts totaling 40 hours weekly. No call requirements specified.

Key Responsibilities

Provide anesthesia for general surgery, orthopedics, urology, dental, plastics, neurosurgery, spine, transplant, ENT, GI, EP lab, MRI, sedation, and interventional radiology. Manage NICU and PICU populations. Perform caudal blocks, adductor canal blocks, interscalene blocks, arterial lines, and ESP blocks. Supervise CRNAs, SRNAs, and anesthesia residents. Use Epic EMR for documentation and orders.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years anesthesiology experience. MD or DO. Board certified or board eligible in anesthesiology. Active Kentucky medical license. PALS and ACLS certifications. Recent Level 1 trauma experience. Comfort with healthy and medically complex pediatric patients.

Compensation

Weekly estimated pay of $2860-$3330. This is a 1099 contract position with no employee benefits included.

Location Highlights

Louisville, Kentucky offers a welcoming community with local dining and cultural attractions.