Infectious Disease Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

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.