<p>A hospital-based locum tenens Anesthesiologist is needed in Norfolk, Virginia for an ongoing, long-term assignment with a 1:10 call ratio and flexible shift options. The position runs on Epic EMR and requires a full regional anesthesia skill set including OB coverage. Norfolk's coastal mid-Atlantic location, combined with assignment stability and competitive locum compensation, makes this a strong fit for an experienced anesthesiologist seeking schedule control without sacrificing clinical depth.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rates commensurate with experience in the specialty</li> <li>Ongoing assignment with long-term scheduling availability — not a short-term gap fill</li> <li>Flexible shift options designed around provider scheduling preferences</li> <li>Hospital-based practice with established clinical and administrative support infrastructure</li> <li>Favorable 1:10 call ratio providing predictable on-call burden</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based anesthesiology practice in Norfolk, Virginia</li> <li>Ongoing locum tenens engagement with consistent, long-term coverage needs</li> <li>Call required at a 1:10 ratio — structured and manageable</li> <li>Full regional anesthesia scope expected, including peripheral nerve blocks, spinal, and epidural techniques</li> <li>OB anesthesia coverage is part of the case mix</li> <li>EMR platform: Epic</li> <li>Established clinical support team in place</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 Virginia medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in peripheral nerve blocks, regional anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, and OB anesthesia</li> <li>COVID-19 vaccination required per facility policy</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Norfolk anchors the Hampton Roads metropolitan area on Virginia's Atlantic coast — a region of roughly 1.8 million people defined by waterfront living, a mild four-season climate, and one of the most affordable coastal cost-of-living profiles on the East Coast. The area offers world-class beaches at Virginia Beach minutes away, a vibrant downtown arts and dining scene, strong public and private school options, and easy access to the Outer Banks, Washington D.C., and Richmond. For locum physicians, Norfolk combines the amenities of a major metro with the relaxed pace of a coastal community.</p>