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

LocumTenens.com; Speedway (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Tenens.com is seeking an anesthesia MD for day shifts at a Level III Trauma Center in Munster, Indiana. The assignment involves supervising under a 1:6 model with 50% hands-on involvement by MDs.

Cases include general surgery, cardiac via open heart team, and occasional spine, lung, vascular, and pediatric procedures for ages 2 and up. Credentialing takes about 90 days and temporary privileges are not available.

Qualifications

• Board certification required.
• Supervision model 1:6 in clinical practice.
• 50% hands-on MD involvement; CRNAs and MDs perform independent regional anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services during day shifts at a Level III Trauma Center in Munster, IN.
• Operate under a medical supervision model (1:6) with 50% hands-on MD involvement.
• Case mix includes general, cardiac (open heart), lungs, vascular, spine (weekly), and pediatrics (ages 2+).

Education

Board certification

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