Surgery - Plastic Physician

Community Health Systems

Fort Wayne, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Consulting, Fellowship, Hospital, Leadership, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Primary Care, Surgical Procedures, Team Player
LOCATION
Fort Wayne, IN
POSTED
10 days ago

Hospital Employed Level II Trauma Center Excellent Leadership Support

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a board certified, experienced, Plastic Surgeon to help build and grow the comprehensive plastic surgery program in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is a rare opportunity to step into a blank-slate practice with strong hospital backing, modern resources, and exceptional autonomy.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Hospital-employed position
  • Build a cutting edge, high quality program from the ground up
  • State of the art facility with 3 Davinci Robots including the DV5
  • Strong leadership support with flexibility to shape your practice and case mix
  • Level II Adult & Pediatric Trauma Center
  • Light trauma call at one hospital location, daytime coverage only
  • Block time available for elective/planned cases
  • Strong Network of general and specialized surgeons
  • Ability to perform a broad spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries
  • Practice includes:
    • Trauma-related plastic surgery
    • Minor burn & Wound clinic
    • Acute surgery follow-ups
    • Inpatient consults
    • Outpatient clinic
  • Opportunity to develop whatever subspecialty focus you desire

Lutheran Hospital

Lutheran Hospital anchors the network as a 396-bed tertiary care center and Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, serving as a regional referral hub with excellent OR access, advanced technology, and collaborative surgical services.

Ideal Candidate

  • Experienced Plastic Surgeon preferred
  • Interested in program development and long-term growth
  • Collaborative, motivated, and community-focused

Compensation & Benefits

A comprehensive compensation package may include:

  • Guaranteed salary plus wRVU incentive
  • Commencement bonus
  • Medical education debt repayment assistance
  • Stipend during residency/fellowship (if applicable)
  • CME allowance and generous vacation
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Relocation assistance

Indiana is considered \"physician-friendly,\" with malpractice reform and the elimination of non-compete restrictions for primary care physicians.

Life in Fort Wayne, IN

Fort Wayne offers the ideal balance of professional opportunity and quality of life:

  • Affordable cost of living
  • Top-rated public and private schools, colleges, and universities
  • Extensive parks, trails, lakes, and golf courses
  • Family-friendly attractions including the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, and Botanical Conservatory
  • Easy access to major metros: Indianapolis (2 hours); Chicago, Cincinnati, and Detroit (within 3 hours)

Learn more about living and practicing in Fort Wayne:

About the Company

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Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.chs.net/