General GI | Fort Wayne, IN | Lutheran Medical Group | Light Call and Great Work-Life Balance

Gastroenterologist – Lutheran Medical Group | Fort Wayne, Indiana

Lutheran Medical Group in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologists to join a large, hospital-employed gastroenterology team. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a well-established practice with access to advanced GI procedures, state-of-the-art endoscopy facilities, strong APP support, and a collaborative physician-led environment. Physicians interested in clinical research and innovation will also find opportunities to participate in ongoing clinical trials.

At Lutheran Medical Group, you'll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it's needed most—close to home.

Opportunity Overview

• Hospital-employed gastroenterology practice
• Join an established team of seven employed gastroenterologists
• Traditional inpatient/outpatient practice model
• Shared call schedule on an equal rotation
• Dedicated office and procedure time designed to maximize efficiency
• State-of-the-art endoscopy center with block scheduling for procedures
• Strong Advanced Practice Provider support
• Collaborative physician leadership and multidisciplinary care team
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and clinical trials

Position Highlights

• Perform a full range of general gastroenterology procedures
• Access to advanced gastroenterology procedures available within the network
• Dedicated endoscopy block time in a modern procedural facility
• Efficient scheduling with protected clinic and procedure time
• Established referral network throughout Northeast Indiana
• Collaborative care environment focused on quality outcomes and patient-centered care

Call Coverage

• Shared equally among seven employed gastroenterologists
• Collaborative call structure designed to support work-life balance

Are You...

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology?
• Looking to join a large, collaborative GI team with excellent procedural resources?
• Interested in practicing in a physician-led environment with strong APP support?
• Seeking opportunities to participate in clinical research while building a busy, rewarding practice?

If so, we'd love to connect with you.

Compensation & Benefits

Comprehensive recruitment package includes:

• Competitive guaranteed base salary with productivity (wRVU) incentive
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical education debt repayment assistance
• Fellowship stipend available for eligible candidates
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits, including 401(k)

Additionally, Indiana is recognized as a physician-friendly state, offering a favorable medical liability environment through malpractice tort reform.

About the Hospital

Lutheran Hospital is a 396-bed tertiary care facility in Fort Wayne serving northeastern Indiana and northwestern Ohio. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers comprehensive services including Level II adult and pediatric trauma care, stroke care, cancer care, heart and transplant services, maternity and pediatric care, and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient specialties to meet the needs of the regional community.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.