Locum Tenens Physician - Infectious Disease in Indiana
Carrollton, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Infectious Disease
Salary $220.00 – $230.00 hourly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient Outpatient
Location Indiana, Indiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/18/24

Locum Tenens Physician - Infectious Disease

Position Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Physician - Infectious Disease
Location: Indiana
Rate: Open & Negotiable
Shift: 12-hour in-house call, Clinic hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Start Date: February 2025
End Date: Ongoing

Position Details:

  • Patient Population: 100% adult, 25% geriatric
  • Setting: Outpatient Clinic and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
  • Call Ratio: 4:1
  • Patient Load: 15-20 per day (up to 30 during COVID spikes)
  • Pathology Includes: HIV, MRSA, cellulitis, osteomyelitis, septic joint, meningitis, diabetic foot infection, bacteremia, abscesses, and fungal infections
  • EMR System: Epic (Epic experience REQUIRED)
  • Support Staff: 3 physicians in the group
  • Responsibilities:
    • Cover both inpatient and outpatient infectious disease cases
    • Consultative practice in managing complex infectious diseases
    • Participation in infection prevention, infection control, and sepsis programs/committees as needed

Work Environment:

  • Community-based practice in a modern medical office building adjacent to the hospital
  • Collaborative and consultative practice, handling both routine and complex infectious disease cases

Submission Requirements:

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible within 5 years of residency - REQUIRED
  • Active Indiana License at the time of submission - REQUIRED
  • BLS Certification - REQUIRED
  • Local Provider within driving distance - PREFERRED
  • MUST be willing and available to cover BOTH inpatient and outpatient - REQUIRED

Credentialing Timelines:

  • Payer Enrollment: 90-120 days
  • Hospital Privileges: 45-60 days

Join us today!