About the position
Aya Locums is seeking a dedicated and skilled Plastic Surgery Physician for a locum tenens position in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role is designed for a 13-week assignment, offering a competitive hourly rate ranging from $200 to $225. As a Plastic Surgery Physician, you will be responsible for assessing patients, documenting their medical histories, and addressing any inquiries or concerns they may have. Your expertise will be crucial in diagnosing and managing various injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions that patients present with. In this position, you will conduct, analyze, and interpret diagnostic tests, ensuring that results are effectively communicated to patients. Keeping patient records current is essential, and you will be expected to update information and treatments regularly. You will also develop comprehensive treatment plans and recommendations tailored to each patient's needs. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals is key to coordinating patient care effectively, and you will be expected to stay informed about advances in medicine and best practices to provide the highest level of care. This role requires a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Familiarity with electronic medical record systems and technology is also important, as it will facilitate efficient patient management and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and document medical histories.
- Address patient inquiries and concerns.
- Diagnose and manage injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions.
- Conduct, analyze, and interpret diagnostic tests and communicate results to patients.
- Keep patient records current by updating information and treatments.
- Develop treatment plans and recommendations.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Stay up to date with advances in medicine and best practices.
Requirements
- An active and unencumbered physician license in the state of employment.
- Board certification or eligibility for certification in a specialty relevant to the role (highly preferred).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field.
- A Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.
- Completed residency program in your chosen specialty.
- Continuing medical education (CME) activities to maintain medical licenses.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in diagnostic and clinical decision-making.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems and technology.
Benefits
- Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems in diverse care settings.
- Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay.
- Dedicated application and assignment support.
- In-house credentialing and licensing teams.
- Travel and lodging coverage.
- Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents.
- Malpractice coverage and risk management support.
