<p>A Rhode Island hospital in Woonsocket is recruiting a locum tenens Anesthesiologist for an ongoing assignment with flexible scheduling and a broad, high-acuity case mix. The practice operates under a Care Team supervision model and covers a diverse surgical service line — from obstetrics and orthopedics to cardiac catheterization — making this an ideal engagement for an anesthesiologist who wants clinical variety without a permanent commitment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate structured for ongoing, long-term engagement</li> <li>Flexible shift scheduling designed to support work-life balance and out-of-state providers</li> <li>Independent contractor engagement — no long-term employment obligation</li> <li>Epic EMR in use — reduces onboarding friction for experienced Epic users</li> <li>Ongoing assignment length provides schedule predictability and income continuity</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Care Team Model: anesthesiologist in a supervision role overseeing CRNAs or AAs</li> <li>Broad surgical case mix: general surgery, endoscopy, orthopedics (including some spine), urology, gynecology, and podiatry</li> <li>Active obstetric anesthesia service supporting approximately 450 deliveries per year — epidural and spinal proficiency required</li> <li>Cardiac anesthesia component: approximately 380 cardiac cases annually including cath lab procedures and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)</li> <li>Call structure: backup call from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. nightly</li> <li>Charting via Epic EMR</li> <li>Hospital-based setting with multi-specialty OR and procedural suite volume</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 Rhode Island medical license or eligibility to obtain one</li> <li>Documented proficiency in neuraxial techniques: epidurals, spinals, and peripheral nerve blocks</li> <li>Experience with obstetric anesthesia, orthopedic/spine cases, and cardiac procedural anesthesia (cath lab, TEE) strongly preferred</li> <li>Comfort functioning in a supervision-based Care Team Model</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Woonsocket sits in northern Rhode Island along the Blackstone River, roughly 15 miles north of Providence and within easy reach of Boston — making it a practical base for locum providers traveling from New England or the Northeast corridor. Rhode Island's compact geography means beaches, historic Newport, and Providence's nationally recognized restaurant and arts scene are all within a short drive. The state's relatively mild coastal climate, walkable communities, and access to major academic medical centers in Providence round out a lifestyle that appeals to clinicians who want urban amenities without a major-city cost of living.</p>