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

LocumTenens.com; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Tenens.com is seeking an anesthesia MD to work a day shift in Munster, Indiana. The assignment involves working in an active OR under a medical supervision model (1:6) with 50% hands-on MD involvement, providing anesthesia services for general, cardiac, and select pediatric cases.

The position requires board certification, offers a locum-based arrangement with negotiation of call, and features an on-site setting at a Level III trauma center.

Qualifications

• Board certification required
• Day shift anesthesia coverage in OR
• 1:6 supervision model with MD/CRNA involvement

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services under medical supervision model (1:6)
• 50% hands-on MD involvement
• Cover day shifts in operating room for multiple surgical specialties

Skills

Anesthesia service

General surgery experience

Cardiac procedures

Education

MD

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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

About the FacilityThis 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