Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Location:
Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne offers a vibrant midwestern city experience with excellent cultural amenities, a low cost of living, and strong community values. As Indiana's second-largest city, it provides a perfect balance of urban convenience with proximity to beautiful parks and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Facility:
This is a 396-bed hospital facility providing comprehensive medical services to the Fort Wayne community and surrounding areas. The facility is a Level 2 trauma center with modern equipment and strong multidisciplinary team support, offering advanced neurological surgery capabilities.
Opportunity:
Board Certified - Neurological Surgery
Job Details:
• Urgent need starting October 13th at 7am through October 15th at 7am
• Handle 10-20 patient encounters per shift
• Must have an active Indiana license, DEA and CSR
• Provide general neurosurgery services for adult patients
• Manage neurosurgical trauma cases
• Preferred skills include experience with cerebrovascular procedures, carotid/vertebral artery surgery, and aneurysm clipping
• Experience with tumor management and neuroendocrine surgery preferred
• Skills in stereotactic radiosurgery, functional neurosurgery, and seizure management preferred
• Experience with VP shunt placement and skull base surgery preferred
• Ability to perform spinal surgery with and without instrumentation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) preferred
• Peripheral nerve surgery and pain procedure experience preferred
• Skills in endovascular procedures, ICP monitor placement, and external traction application preferred
• Ventilator management and central line placement capabilities preferred
• BLS certification required
• Estimated credentialing timeframe is 30-60 days
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.