Locum Tenens Surgery: General Job in Fort Wayne, Indiana

• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Recruited Specialty: Surgery: General
• Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
• State License Required: No
• Terms of Locums Assignment: Long Term (More than 2 months)
• How soon does the position need to be filled: 1-3 months

About the Facility: VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Fort Wayne VAMC
VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) was formed in 1995 by the integration of the VA Medical Centers in Fort Wayne and Marion, Indiana. The Fort Wayne Campus offers primary and secondary medical and surgical services, and the Marion Campus offers a full range of mental health, nursing home care, and extended care services.
Since 1950 VANIHCS Fort Wayne Campus has been improving the health of the men and woman who have so proudly served our nation. The Fort Wayne campus has a 26 bed medical center providing acute medical and surgical services, as well as primary care, medical and surgical specialty care and mental health clinics.

Fort Wayne Campus also offers programs for the treatment of disorders such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP).

Facility Address: 2121 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne IN 46805

General Surgeon - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The General Surgeon provides comprehensive general surgery care, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.
• Be present on time for scheduled clinic and surgical sessions.
• The General Surgeon performs assessments, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and perform surgeries as needed.
• Provide follow-up care to ensure the proper recovery of patients, including managing complications or side effects post-surgery.
• The General Surgeon provides expert surgical consultations to referring physicians, ensuring clear communication and collaboration for optimal patient care.

General Surgeon - REQUIREMENTS

• Graduated from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited residency program in general surgery.
• Board certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
• Current DEA Certification is required.
• Must have a Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required.
• Must hold a permanent, full, and unrestricted medical license to practice in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.

• Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
• Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
• Board Certification: Board Certified
• Work Status Requirements: US Citizen