Surgery - Trauma Physician

Location:
Fort Wayne, IN

Fort Wayne offers a vibrant urban experience with Midwest charm, featuring a thriving arts scene, beautiful parks, and excellent family-friendly neighborhoods. As Indiana's second-largest city, it provides a perfect balance of big-city amenities with a manageable cost of living and easy commuting.

Facility:
This medical center is a Level 2 Trauma facility with a comprehensive surgical department featuring 25 beds. The hospital provides advanced trauma care services with a well-structured surgical team approach and is equipped with specialized ICUs including Medical/Surgical ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, and Cardiac ICU.

Opportunity:
Physician (MD) - Surgery - Trauma

Job Details:

• Board certification in General Surgery and Critical Care required
• Must have Fellowship in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care
• Day shift: 7AM - 5PM with night back up calls
• Night shift: 5PM - 7AM (next day) with day back up calls
• Coverage needs include 7 consecutive days, up to 21 days per month starting February 1st
• The day team consists of two surgeons and two APPs - one team covers ICU and trauma, the other covers floors and emergency general surgery
• The night team has one surgeon and one APP covering the entire service
• Clinic responsibilities on Tuesdays and Thursdays, primarily covered by APPs with surgeon seeing "MD only" designated patients
• Patient volume is 10-20 encounters per shift
• Must have active Indiana License, CSR and active DEA
• Clean NPDB and malpractice background required
• ATLS certification required
• Preferred skills include general surgery (adult, pediatric, trauma), laparoscopic procedures, head/neck surgery, breast surgery, liver surgery, hand surgery
• Advanced skills in ventilation management, chest tube insertion, central line placement, PA catheter placement
• Experience with vascular surgery including aneurysm repairs, arterial bypass, and vascular access devices preferred
• Pediatric surgical experience preferred for various procedures including artesias, abdominal wall defects, diaphragmatic hernia, etc.
• Emergency credentialing possible for candidates with clean backgrounds

Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.