Anesthesiologist - General | 26-Week Travel Contract – Louisville, KY

Anesthesiologist Job in Louisville, Kentucky | Trauma, NICU & PICU Coverage

Seeking an experienced anesthesiologist for a high-acuity clinical setting in Louisville, Kentucky. This anesthesiology job offers the opportunity to support trauma, NICU, and PICU coverage in Louisville, zip code 40202, and requires comfort treating both healthy and medically complex pediatric patients.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2860-$3330
• Start Date: 9/14/2026
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8 or 10 hour day shifts
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Patient Focus: High-acuity anesthesia cases including trauma, NICU, PICU, and care for healthy and medically complex pediatric patients
• EMR: Epic

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of anesthesiology experience required
• MD or DO required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Active Kentucky medical license required
• PALS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Experience caring for high-acuity patients required
• Recent Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Must be comfortable treating both healthy and medically complex pediatric patients

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for a wide range of surgical and procedural cases, including general surgery, orthopedics, urology, dental, plastics, neurosurgery, spine, transplant, ENT, GI, EP lab, MRI, sedation, and interventional radiology
• Manage anesthesia services for busy NICU and PICU patient populations
• Perform procedures including caudal blocks, adductor canal blocks, interscalene blocks, arterial lines, and ESP blocks
• Supervise CRNAs, SRNAs, and anesthesia residents as needed
• Document patient care, place orders, and manage workflows in Epic EMR
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care

Why Louisville, KY?

Louisville, Kentucky offers a welcoming community, local dining, and a variety of cultural and recreational attractions. This opportunity provides a chance to work in Louisville, zip code 40202, within a high-acuity anesthesia setting that requires comfort treating both healthy and medically complex pediatric patients.

Apply now to explore this anesthesiologist opportunity in Louisville, KY.

Benefits

1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.

About GHR

About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation’s leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.

We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.unitedanesthesia.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.