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Anesthesia Staffing, Careers, and Provider FAQs
Ambulatory Anesthesia Solutions supports ambulatory surgery centers and anesthesia professionals through reliable staffing, management, and clinical services.
Below are answers to common questions about anesthesia roles, career opportunities, staffing models, and what to expect when working in ambulatory anesthesia settings.
What is the practice model (care team, independent, medical direction, or a mix)?
Care team and independent, collaborative, or medical direction.
Will I work at one facility or multiple locations?
Multiple locations within a reasonable area. Anticipate at least 2 locations, but it can be more dependent on the provider.
What are the typical shift start and end times?
6: 30am – 3:00pm (9 hours)
What is the difference between PRN, part-time, and full-time anesthesia positions?
PRN stands for “as needed” and refers to flexible, fill-in anesthesia work that helps cover open shifts, vacations, or higher case volume. PRN positions are typically 1099 contract roles, paid at a daily rate, and do not include benefits.
Part-time and full-time positions are W-2 roles. Part-time anesthesia positions are usually paid at a daily rate with a more predictable schedule (3-day schedule/per wk.) Full-time positions are salaried roles with consistent scheduling and may include benefits.
Is malpractice coverage provided (and does it include tail, if applicable)?
Yes, for W2 full-time and part-time (min 3 days/wk.). 1099/PRN staff can add coverage at an additional cost if needed. Our policies are occurrence based and do not require a tail.
How does anesthesia management support ambulatory surgery centers?
Anesthesia management supports ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) by improving clinical quality, operational efficiency, financial performance, and regulatory readiness while enhancing the patient and surgeon experience. Learn more on our ASC services page.
What anesthesia services are provided in ambulatory surgery centers?
Ambulatory surgery centers provide anesthesia services for outpatient procedures designed to support efficiency, patient safety, and same-day recovery.
What types of cases will I see most often?
Ortho, ophthalmology, pain management, endoscopy, urology, podiatry, ENT, Spine, and Gynecology.
What qualifications are required for anesthesia professionals?
Anesthesia professionals must complete required education, training, licensure, and credentialing to practice safely and effectively in surgical settings.
What benefits are offered (retirement, health, CME/CE, relocation)?
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, malpractice, relocation is negotiable.
What is a typical day like for a CRNA?
CRNAs perform preoperative assessments, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during procedures, and support recovery in a scheduled outpatient environment. Learn more on our CRNA page.
What is a typical day like for an Anesthesiologist?
Anesthesiologists oversee anesthesia care, manage complex cases, and collaborate with surgical teams throughout the day. Learn more about why Anesthesiologists choose AAS.
How is work-life balance in ambulatory anesthesia?
Ambulatory anesthesia often offers predictable schedules and fewer on-call requirements compared to hospital-based roles. At AAS, we offer a streamlined process with clinical expertise, flexible schedules all while maintaining the highest standards. Learn more on our anesthesia solutions page.
General FAQs
What is anesthesia staffing?
Anesthesia staffing refers to the placement and scheduling of qualified anesthesia professionals to support surgical cases in outpatient and ambulatory settings. Effective staffing helps ensure safe patient care, consistent coverage, and efficient surgical workflows.
What is an anesthesia provider?
An anesthesia provider is a highly trained healthcare professional, such as a physician anesthesiologist, Certified Registered Nurse (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, who administers medications to prevent pain and manage vital functions during procedures, ensuring patient safety before during and after, often part of a Anesthesia Care team led by a physician.
What is anesthesia management?
Anesthesia management is the coordinated oversight of anesthesia services to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant care before, during, and after surgery or procedures. It includes staffing and scheduling anesthesia providers (anesthesiologists/CRNAs), standardized clinical protocols, intraoperative monitoring and emergency preparedness, and post-anesthesia recovery processes.
What is an anesthesia group?
An anesthesia group is a team of anesthesia professionals who provide clinical anesthesia services across one or more facilities.
How do anesthesia groups support multiple locations?
Anesthesia groups coordinate provider scheduling and coverage to ensure consistent anesthesia services across multiple ambulatory surgery centers.
What are the different jobs in anesthesia?
Careers in anesthesia include CRNAs, anesthesiologists, and leadership or administrative roles within anesthesia organizations. Visit our careers page to view our available openings!
Where can anesthesia professionals work?
Anesthesia professionals work in ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, and other outpatient surgical settings.
What is office anesthesia?
Office anesthesia is anesthesia care provided in physician offices or outpatient clinics rather than hospitals. Ambulatory Anesthesia Solutions offers office anesthesia services for a wide range of procedures, helping practices deliver safe care while improving patient convenience and recovery times.
Are CRNAs in demand?
CRNAs continue to be in high demand due to the growth of outpatient surgery, provider shortages, and increasing surgical volume in ambulatory settings. Visit our careers page to view our available openings.
How does CRNA demand affect anesthesia staffing?
High demand for CRNAs makes strategic staffing and provider retention critical for maintaining consistent anesthesia coverage.
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Are you an anesthesia provider looking for an outstanding company to work with? Do you represent an ASC looking for an anesthesia group to complement your team? Either way, contact us to meet your match.