Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Munster, IN

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Munster, IN
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Munster, Indiana Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity
Northwest Indiana Community Hospital | 15,000 Annual ED Visits | Cross-credentialing Required

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Emergency Medicine Physician (Board Certified, ABEM) for locum tenens coverage supporting community hospital emergency departments in Munster and Dyer, Indiana. This role involves working at both facilities with cross-credentialing necessary for operational continuity and compliance.

This opportunity provides providers with a well-supported emergency department environment handling approximately 15,000 annual visits in a 63-bed acute care hospital setting. The position focuses on clinical care in a community hospital context with experience in moderate sedation preferred.

For emergency physicians interested in versatile community hospital practice, with the ability to work at multiple sites, this role offers rewarding clinical experience and location stability in Northwest Indiana.

Opportunity Highlights

• Location: Munster and Dyer, Indiana
• Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens
• Coverage at two community hospitals
• Approximately 15,000 annual ED visits
• 15-bed emergency department at each facility
• Cross-credentialing at both locations required
• No specific shift times provided
• Operational privilege acquisition at both sites required

Practice Environment
Providers will serve in community hospital emergency departments supporting approximately 15,000 annual visits across 63-bed acute care hospitals in Northwest Indiana. Cross-credentialing at both facilities is required to ensure seamless clinical coverage.

The environment is designed for experienced emergency physicians with a broad skill set appropriate for community hospital care, including moderate sedation procedures. Modern documentation tools and a collaborative team approach support efficient workflow.

Coverage Model

• Facility coverage at both hospitals in Munster and Dyer, Indiana
• No specific shift times or weekend/holiday details provided
• Provider responsibilities include standard ED clinical care and procedures
• Credentialing at both settings necessary for privileges

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of emergency patients across a broad spectrum of acuity
• Procedures within the scope of community emergency practice, including moderate sedation
• Coordination with inpatient teams and consulting specialists as needed
• Accurate documentation in EPIC EMR (or equivalent advanced system)
• Collaborate with nursing and ancillary teams for patient care

Candidate Requirements

• MD Degree (MD or DO)
• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) required; Board Eligible considered if within five years of residency completion
• Active, unrestricted Indiana Medical License or ability to obtain
• Indiana Controlled Substance Registration with schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, and 4
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS (or ability to obtain)

Why Emergency Physicians Move on This

• Cross-credentialing required for two community hospitals in Indiana
• Work at multiple facilities with a broad procedural scope
• Opportunities to develop experience in community hospital emergency care
• Located in a convenient Northwest Indiana setting offering regional access

About Northwest Indiana
Situated close to Chicago, Northwest Indiana offers a mix of suburban and urban environments, with affordable living, outdoor recreation options, and access to major Midwest metropolitan centers. Physicians enjoy a variety of lifestyle benefits while practicing in a close-knit community hospital setting.

Why Physicians Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit
• Triple A-rated malpractice coverage
• Concierge recruiter communication
• Transparent process from presentation through placement
• Long-term relationship focus
• Alignment with clinical goals and lifestyle priorities

Apply today with your updated CV to secure upcoming Emergency Medicine coverage opportunities in Indiana.

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