A Level I trauma facility in West Michigan is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) for locum tenens coverage. The role involves providing anesthesia services in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a schedule that includes day shifts, weeknight call, and 24-hour weekend call. The position requires board certification and prescriptive authority, with supervision and medical direction provided as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in scheduled day shifts from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Respond to weeknight call from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Cover 24-hour weekend call from Saturday 7 a.m. to Monday 7 a.m.
• Perform anesthesia procedures under supervision and medical direction.
• Manage anesthesia cases with a caseload of approximately 6,544 cases annually.
• Work in a hospital setting with both surgical and procedural responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with hospital and state regulations, including prescriptive authority.

Compensation

• Compensation model: Other (1099 tax status).
• Details regarding specific salary or hourly rate are not provided.

Shift & Schedule

• Variable schedule with approximately 10 hours per shift.
• Day shifts from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Weeknight call from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• 24-hour weekend call from Saturday 7 a.m. to Monday 7 a.m.
• Schedule includes both inpatient and outpatient assignments.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA).
• Board certification in anesthesia or related specialty.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• Ability to work independently with supervision and medical direction.
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient anesthesia procedures.
• Availability to cover variable schedules including day shifts and call shifts.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of anesthesia practices.
• Licensure or eligibility to practice in Michigan.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle a high-volume caseload efficiently.