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As a locum tenens anesthesiologist, your adaptability and expertise keep care flowing wherever it’s needed— you ensure patients receive safe, high-quality anesthesia even in unfamiliar hospitals, surgery centers, and clinical settings. ASA is here to support your work with trusted resources, practical tools, and a national network that helps you stay prepared, connected, and confident on every assignment.
Stay Prepared for Any Situation
Keep your skills sharp and credentials strong with education and tools built to support your independence.
ASA Standards & Guidelines — Ensure consistent, evidence-based care across any facility or setting.
PeRLS: Perioperative Resuscitation and Life Support Certificate — Strengthen your clinical readiness and privileging documentation with this specialized certificate program.
Patient Safety Education — Access curated CME and learning resources focused on safe, high-quality anesthesia care.
Simplify the Business of Independent Practice
From managing 1099 work to securing the right coverage, ASA connects you to practical tools and member-exclusive support for your flexible work-life balance.
ASA Insurance Program — Get tailored coverage from USI Affinity including medical malpractice, health, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance.
SafeHaven — Access confidential support for you and your family and personal assistance with relocation, travel, and life logistics.
CME Tracking Made Easy — The ASA Education Center’s My Transcript feature simplifies tracking and documentation across multiple facilities.
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Connect, Learn, & Grow
Even when practicing independently, you’re never alone. ASA offers a national network, peer insights, and professional growth opportunities designed for locum anesthesiologists.
ASA Community — Exchange insights and experiences with peers in the ASA online community, including a financial blog series to support independent contractors.
Free and Low-Cost CME — Stay current and earn credits through ASA’s educational library and ShopASA resources.
Career Center — Discover new locum assignments and positions nationwide through ASA’s Anesthesiology Career Center.
Featured Insights for Locums
Explore key ASA resources that support your mobility, professional growth, and patient care excellence.
Tackling the Surgical Backlog eBook — Understand the impact of staffing shortages and NORA expansion on practice opportunities.
NORA eBook — Strengthen your expertise in nonoperating room anesthesia, one of the fastest-growing areas for locums.
Patient Communications Toolkit — Build trust with patients in every new environment through clear, confident communication.
Your Flexibility. ASA’s Support.
As a locum tenens anesthesiologist, you bring adaptability and expertise wherever care is needed. ASA ensures you have the backing, education, and professional network to thrive— so you can focus on delivering exceptional care with confidence.
Get firsthand insights, expert tips, and community perspectives on the flexible— and complex— world of locum anesthesiology.
W-2 vs. 1099: Which Career Path Pays Off for Anesthesiologists?
From job market trends to tax tips and credentialing headaches— get a full breakdown of what each path offers (and what it doesn’t).
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Locum Life: Rewarding, Risky, or Both?
Anesthesiologists share what it’s really like to work locum tenens— from scheduling freedom and skill growth to legal risks and isolation.
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Locums Unplugged: What the Anesthesia Community Really Thinks
A wide-ranging, no-holds-barred forum thread captures the reality of anesthesiology’s most flexible (and unpredictable) path.
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Exploring Locum Tenens: A Nontraditional Career Path in Medicine
Residents in a Room explores the locum lifestyle with Dr. Jennifer Root— why it’s trending, and what residents should consider.
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Locum Tenens 101: Freedom, Flexibility— and the Fine Print
This no-fluff guide to locum work covers everything from travel perks and scheduling power to contract red flags and credentialing chaos.
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Retiring as a 1099: Maximize Your Retirement Options
Learn how self-employed anesthesiologists can make the most of their retirement savings with strategies like SEP-IRA and Individual 401(k) plans.
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Staffing, Strategy, and the Future: An Interview with Carol Ko of LocumTenens.com
In this interview, LocumTenens.com’s Carol Ko discusses the rise of specialization, challenges in clinician recruitment, and how flexibility and connection are redefining the business of anesthesia staffing.
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Curated by: ASA Department of Marketing and Communications
Date of last update: November 19, 2025
You do not have to make a payment at this time, but you can reach out to your practice/group leader to find out when they plan to pay your dues. Email or call the ASA Support team for assistance: (630) 912-2552 or info@asahq.org.
