General | Anesthesiologist | 5-Week Travel Contract – Portsmouth, OH

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist – Portsmouth, OH (45662) | Contract Anesthesia Job

Short-term locum tenens anesthesiologist opportunity in Portsmouth, OH — Board Certified anesthesiologists wanted for a 5-week contract in scenic southern Ohio. Join a collaborative perioperative team providing anesthesia care across multiple surgical specialties.

This assignment is ideal for a travel anesthesiologist or contract anesthesiologist experienced in regional and complex cases. Portsmouth, Ohio (zip code 45662) offers a welcoming community, riverfront access, and convenient travel connections while you focus on clinical care.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,990 - $2,320
• Assignment Dates: June 1 – July 3, 2026
• Duration: 5 weeks
• Number of Positions: 1
• Location: Portsmouth, Ohio (45662) — Portsmouth, OH locum anesthesiology job

Job Requirements

• Board Certified Anesthesiologist (minimum board certification required)
• At least 1 year of clinical anesthesiology experience
• Fellowship training preferred
• Experience providing general, pediatric, obstetric, cardiac, thoracic, regional, and complex orthopedic anesthesia
• Proficiency in spinal, epidural, and regional anesthesia techniques
• Pain management experience preferred (post-op epidural, extremity blocks, steroid injections)
• Competence in central line, arterial line, and PA catheter placement
• CRNA supervision experience required — demonstrated leadership in CRNA oversight
• Ability to use x-ray guidance for peripheral and transforaminal blocks

Key Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for a broad surgical mix: cardiac, thoracic, vascular, orthopedic, pediatric, and obstetric cases
• Perform spinal, epidural, and advanced regional anesthesia (including extremity and transforaminal blocks)
• Manage perioperative pain techniques and post-op epidural care
• Administer epidural steroid injections for lumbar and cervical regions when indicated
• Use x-ray guidance for blocks and other image-guided procedures
• Oversee ventilation strategies and manage acute volume/BP issues intraoperatively
• Place central and arterial lines and PA catheters as needed
• Supervise CRNAs, collaborate with surgeons and perioperative staff, and ensure high-quality anesthesia care and patient safety

Why Join This Locum Anesthesiology Role

• Short-term locum opportunity ideal for expanding clinical experience in a community hospital setting
• Work with an experienced perioperative team in Portsmouth, southern Ohio (45662)
• Competitive weekly pay for contract anesthesiology assignments

Apply now for this locum tenens anesthesiologist position in Portsmouth, OH. Join our healthcare team today and bring your anesthesiology expertise to a supportive clinical environment.

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.