About this opportunity
Ascend Medical Staffing lists this Surgery - Critical Care Physician opportunity in fort wayne, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 Board Certified in General Surgery and Critical Care
Fellowship trained in Trauma / Surgical Critical Care
Experience with:
Medical/Surgical ICU (MSICU)
Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
Cardiac ICU (CICU)
Schedule & Coverage Coverage provided in 7-day blocks , up to 21 days per month
Day Shift: 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
Night backup call immediately following the day shift
Night Shift: 5:00 PM 7:00 AM (next day)
Day backup call for the preceding day shift
Daytime backup call is rarely activated
Team Structure Day Team
2 Surgeons + 2 APPs
1 Surgeon/APP cover ICU & Trauma
1 Surgeon/APP cover Floors & Emergency General Surgery
Night Team
1 Surgeon + 1 APP covering the entire service
Clinic Responsibilities Clinic held Tuesday and Thursday
Primarily APP-covered
Surgeon sees select MD-only patients, including:
Ongoing wound care
Interval appendectomies
Cholecystostomy tubes requiring future cholecystectomy
Clinic located in office space attached to the hospital
Worksite address
fort wayne, IN, 46801, US
Who can apply
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