Infectious Disease Physician

• Job Id: L-MD-44786
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Infectious Disease
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Fort Wayne, IN
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical only
• Coverage Period: Sep 30, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

Patient Information

• Average Daily Volume: 20-30 patients
• Admission: 1

Facility Information

• EMR: Cerner
• Support Staff: RN: 1, Ms: 1, PA/NP: 1, Office Staff: 2
• Trauma Level: II
• Facility PEDS Level: II

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

Required Procedures

• Required
• Microscopic specimen evaluation
• Management of vascular access devises/central venous catheters
• Intrathecal administration of anti-infective agents
• Aspiration of abscess
• Preferred
• Familiarity with intravenous medications
• Central line placement
• Diagnostic/Therapeutic taps (not specified below)
• Arthrocentesis
• Lumbar Puncture
• Thoracentesis
• Liver biopsy

Job Requirements

• Board: BC/BE
• Licenses: Licensed in IN
• Certification: BLS

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient infectious disease consultations and follow-up care.
• Manage antimicrobial therapy and monitor patient responses.
• Perform minor procedures such as abscess aspiration and lumbar punctures.
• Evaluate and treat patients with complex infections including HIV, hepatitis, and tropical diseases.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and other specialists on patient management.