Availability & Contracting

Flexible, Reliable Anesthesia Coverage When You Need It Most

Dr. Edwin E. Batte provides dependable anesthesia support for facilities requiring temporary, short-term, or ongoing clinical coverage. Whether your team needs OR staffing, in-house calls, weekend support, or locum tenens services, Dr. Batte offers a responsive, professional solution built on precision, communication, and clinical excellence.

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Coverage Types:

  • Regular OR shifts
  • In-house call
  • Overnight and weekend coverage
  • Holiday coverage
  • Locum tenens assignments (short-term or long-term)
  • Per Diem

Types of Contracts Offered

Locum Tenens Assignments

  • Vacation coverage
  • Staffing gaps
  • Seasonal demand
  • Surgeon-heavy days
  • High-volume blocks
  • Transition periods between hires

Short-Term Contracts

  • Interim staffing
  • New service-line ramp-up
  • Unexpected leaves
  • OR expansion periods

Long-Term or Ongoing Support

For facilities needing stable, repeated coverage, such as:

  • Monthly in-house call
  • Weekend or holiday rotations
  • Multi-week or multi-month commitments

How Contracting Works

1. Initial Inquiry

Submit a request with:

  • Dates of needed coverage
  • Case types
  • Call/shift expectations
  • Facility location
  • Credentialing requirements

2. Review & Confirmation

You’ll receive a prompt response confirming availability, scope of work, and contract details.

If needed, a brief call can be scheduled to clarify clinical expectations and onboarding timelines.

3. Credentialing & Onboarding

Dr. Batte provides:

  • Full CV
  • Licenses
  • NPI & DEA
  • Certifications
  • COI (malpractice)
  • Any required forms for hospital onboarding

Secure upload and download options can be provided.

4. Contract Execution

Contracts may be arranged through:

  • Direct facility agreements
  • Anesthesia group contracts
  • Locum tenens agencies
  • Flexible 1099

5. Coverage Begins

Dr. Batte reports as scheduled, coordinates with OR leadership, and provides reliable, patient-centered anesthesia care throughout the assignment.

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Why Facilities Choose Dr. Batte

  • Dependable, calm, and precise anesthesiologist
  • Strong communication with surgical and nursing teams
  • Broad anesthesia case experience
  • Comfortable with in-house calls and high-acuity scenarios
  • Clean malpractice history
  • Military discipline and reliability

Ready to Request Coverage or Discuss Availability?

Submit a staffing request or contact Dr. Batte directly.