Indiana Critical Care and General/Trauma Surgery Locum
Job at a glance
Job description
Locum Trauma / Surgical Critical Care Surgeon
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Start Date: Target May 1, 2026
Duration: Ongoing, long-term locum coverage
We are seeking a Trauma / Surgical Critical Care Surgeon for an ongoing locum assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is a long-term opportunity with a consistent coverage model and strong APP support.
Provider Requirements
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Board Certified in General Surgery and Critical Care
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Fellowship trained in Trauma / Surgical Critical Care
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Experience with:
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Medical/Surgical ICU (MSICU)
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Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
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Cardiac ICU (CICU)
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Schedule & Coverage
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Coverage provided in 7-day blocks, up to 21 days per month
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Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Night backup call immediately following the day shift
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Night Shift: 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM (next day)
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Day backup call for the preceding day shift
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Daytime backup call is rarely activated
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Team Structure
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Day Team
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2 Surgeons + 2 APPs
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1 Surgeon/APP cover ICU & Trauma
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1 Surgeon/APP cover Floors & Emergency General Surgery
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Night Team
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1 Surgeon + 1 APP covering the entire service
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Clinic Responsibilities
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Clinic held Tuesday and Thursday
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Primarily APP-covered
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Surgeon sees select “MD-only” patients, including:
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Ongoing wound care
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Interval appendectomies
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Cholecystostomy tubes requiring future cholecystectomy
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Clinic located in office space attached to the hospital