Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at OR in Munster, Indiana

LocumTenens.com; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 200 - 400; Full time

Job summary

Locum Tenens is seeking an anesthesiologist for a day shift locum tenens assignment in Munster, Indiana. The role supports an active OR with a 50% MD hands-on involvement, under supervision, covering general, cardiac, lung and vascular cases, including occasional spine and pediatric procedures for patients 2 years and older.

The assignment is on-site with credentialing taking approximately 90 days; call is negotiable, and temporary privileges are not available. Board certification is required.

Qualifications

• Board certification required: Yes.
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes.
• Location Type: On-Site.
• Assignment Type: Locums.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services during day shifts.
• Work under a medical supervision model (1:6).
• Case mix includes general, cardiac, lungs and vascular procedures; spine, pediatric cases (minor).
• 50% hands-on MD involvement; CRNAs and MDs perform independent regional anesthesia.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: 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

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