1xPediatrics - Critical Care Medicine Lutheran Hospital of Indiana (IN)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Physician for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity with an established hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Specialty: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Start Date: October 15, 2026
• Assignment: Ongoing locum tenens coverage
• Schedule: Per diem / intermittent coverage
• Patient Volume: Approximately 8–12 patients per shift
• PICU: 8-bed Pediatric Critical Care Unit
• Facility: Level II Pediatric and Trauma Facility
• Credentialing: Approximately 45–60 days
• License Requirement: Active Indiana medical license required
• Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Required Certifications: BLS and PALS

Clinical Responsibilities & Skills:

The ideal physician will be comfortable managing a broad range of pediatric critical care cases and procedures, including:

• Invasive and non-invasive ventilation management
• Acute and chronic respiratory care, including BiPAP/CPAP and nitric oxide
• Intubation and airway management
• Central and arterial line placement
• Chest tube placement and management
• ECMO experience
• Bronchoscopy and BAL procedures
• Management of acute volume and blood pressure issues
• ICP evaluation and management
• Lumbar punctures and diagnostic/therapeutic taps
• Paracentesis and thoracentesis
• EKG and X-ray interpretation
• Additional advanced pediatric critical care procedures as needed

Location: Fort Wayne offers convenient access through Fort Wayne International Airport and provides an excellent Midwest location for physicians seeking flexible locum coverage.

If you are interested in learning more about this Pediatric Critical Care opportunity, please reach out for additional details.