JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Munster, Indiana
  
• Facility: Franciscan Health Munster
  
• Health System: SCP Health - Locums
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: Approximately 41 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: Moderate-acuity emergency cases
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 63-bed acute care hospital
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 120+ days
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Moderate Sedation
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC in Emergency Medicine (ABEM required)
  
• Licenses: Active Indiana medical license, Indiana Controlled Substance Registration, DEA with Indiana address
  
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA with Indiana address and schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, and 4
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
  
• Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine
  
• Other Qualifications: Current vaccinations, TB test, case logs, CME attestation, malpractice coverage history
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients in the ED
  
• Perform moderate sedation as needed
  
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff for patient management
  
• Maintain cross-credentialing and privileges at both Franciscan Health Munster and Franciscan Health Dyer
  
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and credentialing requirements