About this opportunity
LocumTenens.com lists this Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at OR in Munster, Indiana opportunity in speedway, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-IN
Title: MD
Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: OR
Call Required: Negotiable
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This Level III Trauma Center operates an active operating room program supporting a broad range of surgical specialties, including a dedicated team for open heart, lungs, and vascular procedures. The facility maintains organized perioperative workflows and clinical protocols designed to support quality patient care delivery. Locum tenens anesthesiologist coverage is sought to address current staffing needs within the Anesthesia Department.
About the Facility Location
Munster, Indiana is located in the northwest region of the state, offering proximity to a range of cultural and recreational amenities. The area provides access to dining, shopping, and community events, with additional attractions available throughout the broader region. Clinicians on assignment will find varied options for engagement beyond the clinical setting.
About the Clinician's Workday
Clinicians in this role will provide anesthesia services under a medical supervision model (1:6) during day shifts at an operating room in Munster, Indiana, with 50% hands-on MD involvement. The surgical case mix includes general surgery (50-60% of cases), cardiac procedures via a dedicated open heart team, lungs and vascular cases (optional), limited neurological cases including weekly spine procedures, light trauma volume, and pediatric cases limited to minor ortho and ENT procedures for patients generally age 2 and older. CRNAs and MDs perform independent regional anesthesia, and the facility utilizes Epic EMR. Call coverage is negotiable, with occasional after-hours call required including emergent cases such as C-sections; credentialing takes approximately 90 days and temporary privileges are not available.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: Variable
Support Staff: CRNAs and MDs
Patient Population: All Ages
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Percentage Hands On: 50%
Supervision/Medical Direction: Supervision
Staffing Model: Medical supervision model 1:6; 50% hands-on MD; CRNAs and MDs perform independent regional anesthesia
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Worksite address
speedway, IN, 46224, US
Who can apply
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