Anesthesiologist Locum Tenens Coverage at OR in Munster, Indiana

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference : ORD-221495-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

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.

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.

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.

• 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