Anesthesiology Physician

East Chicago, Indiana

Daily Care Solutions
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Anesthesiologist Locum or Permanent Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Anesthesiologist to join a high-functioning, friendly team in a community-based hospital setting. This role offers a diverse and rewarding case mix, with an emphasis on teamwork, strong clinical skillsets, and open communication across departments.

Position Highlights:
  • Schedule:

    • Elective cases run Monday Friday, starting at 7:30 AM

    • No elective cases are scheduled past 5 PM, with most wrapping up by 3 PM

    • On-call rotation: 7 8 days per month including 1 weekend per month

    • Call coverage is 24 hours; weekday call shift is ideally 12 PM 8 PM, but may start earlier if needed

    • Post-call day off (including Mondays after weekend call)

  • On-Call Response Time:

    • Must be able to arrive within 30 minutes for emergent cases

  • Case Types:

    • General Surgery (including robotics)

    • Urology (including robotics)

    • ENT (including pediatric ENT)

    • Vascular & Thoracic (including robotics)

    • OB/GYN (includes epidurals and C-sections)

    • Orthopedics (no spine)

    • Podiatry

    • Endoscopy (gastroscopies and colonoscopies)

    • ECTs

    • Out-of-OR cases: Cath Lab, EP Lab, MRI, CyberKnife, Interventional Radiology

    • Emergency assistance: occasional intubations in the ED or inpatient units

  • Excluded Cases:

    • Spine

    • Plastic Surgery

    • Neurosurgery

    • Open Heart

Case Volume (Hospital Size Insight):
  • Average of 11 OR cases per day (excluding endoscopy and out-of-OR)

  • anesthesia cases per month (including all types)

  • 3,081 total anesthesia cases in the last fiscal year

Support & Supervision:
  • CRNAs work independently under MD supervision (not medical direction)

  • Anesthesiologists may oversee the OR board but may also be hands-on when needed (e.g., emergencies)

  • Anesthesia techs assist with OR turnover

  • Strong nurse relationships across pre-admit, intraop, PACU, and endoscopy

Desired Characteristics & Skills:
  • Team-oriented, approachable, and great communicator

  • Able to collaborate well with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia colleagues

  • Skilled in regional anesthesia, invasive line placements (A-lines, central lines)

  • Confident in handling thoracic cases

Date Posted: 25 April 2025
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