<p>A busy outpatient surgery center in Lakewood, New Jersey is seeking a locum tenens Anesthesiologist for an assignment beginning immediately and running through May 30, 2027, with strong potential for continuation. The practice is exclusively outpatient — no hospital admissions, no overnight call — making it an ideal fit for an anesthesiologist who wants predictable days, a manageable case mix, and genuine work-life balance. The center's volume is anchored in urology and GI endoscopy, offering a focused, efficient workflow in a well-organized ambulatory setting.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate — cited as a top priority and structured to reflect market demand in the New Jersey market</li> <li>Flexible scheduling designed to support lifestyle and personal commitments</li> <li>Zero call requirements — days are fully predictable with no after-hours obligations</li> <li>Long-term assignment through May 30, 2027 with ongoing potential, providing income stability uncommon in short-cycle locum work</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Exclusively outpatient surgery center environment — no inpatient responsibilities, no overnight coverage</li> <li>Case mix is approximately 99% urology with adult GI endoscopy rounding out the remainder</li> <li>Anesthesiologist operates in a supervision model at a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio, as well as performing independent cases</li> <li>No call of any kind — schedule is defined and consistent</li> <li>Charting system: iPro combined with paper documentation</li> <li>Vaccine compliance required — most recent vaccinations must be current at time of assignment</li> <li>Assignment start date is immediate (ASAP), with a confirmed end date of May 30, 2027 and ongoing potential beyond that</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency</li> <li>Active New Jersey medical license or demonstrated eligibility and willingness to obtain one</li> <li>Comfort with anesthesia supervision models (1:3 and 1:4 CRNA oversight) as well as independent case management</li> <li>Experience with urology and/or GI endoscopy cases in an ambulatory setting is advantageous</li> <li>Current vaccination status meeting facility requirements</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lakewood, New Jersey sits in Ocean County, roughly midway between the Jersey Shore and the greater Philadelphia metro area, with New York City accessible within 90 minutes. The area offers a diverse community, affordable housing relative to northern New Jersey, proximity to Atlantic Ocean beaches, the Pine Barrens, and a wide range of dining and cultural amenities. For locum providers commuting from out of state, the regional airport access and major highway corridors — including the Garden State Parkway and Route 9 — make logistics straightforward.</p>