A facility in Illinois needs locum tenens coverage for pediatric cardiac anesthesia, two or three weeks a month. Weekend call is optional.
About the Assignment
- Shifts: You'll work 10-hour day shifts and take night call.
- Schedule: The facility prefers clinicians who can work blocks of five to seven shifts.
- Training: You won't need a cardiac fellowship if you have pediatric cardiac experience.
- Requirements: You'll need an Illinois license.
Location and Lifestyle
Illinois mixes prairie and farmland with river bluffs and lively small cities. On your days off, you can camp or picnic at one of Illinois' state parks.
About Interim Physicians
Ken Teufel, MD, founded the company that became Interim Physicians in 1979, a year after selling a solo family practice in small-town Texas to cover for physicians who couldn't get away. Dr. Teufel served as medical director for 42 years and was one of the founding fathers of locum tenens. The standards Dr. Teufel set still decide which physicians Interim presents to a facility.
Interim staff members average 14 years with the company, so the recruiter who places a physician is the same one who calls about the next assignment. Clinicians and facility clients have rated Interim 9 or 10 out of 10 often enough to earn ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Diamond award.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the facility located?
In Illinois. Your recruiter will share the facility name and exact location once you've talked through the assignment.
What does the schedule look like?
Ten-hour day shifts plus night call, two or three weeks a month, ideally in blocks of five to seven shifts.
Is weekend call required?
No, weekend call is optional.
Do I need a cardiac fellowship?
Not if you have pediatric cardiac experience.
Do I need an Illinois license?
Yes, you'll need an Illinois license.
