Gastroenterologist | Established 7-Physician GI Team | Fort Wayne, IN

Lutheran Medical Group is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join an established, hospital-employed GI practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Practice at a Glance

• GI Physicians - 7
• Advanced GI Physicians - 1
• APPs - 4 (2 inpatient, 2 outpatient)
• GI Hospitalist - 1 (Lutheran Hospital)
• Hospitals - Lutheran Hospital & Dupont Hospital
• Endoscopy Suites - 11 dedicated to GI
• Referring PCPs - 50-60
• Referral Wait Time - Typically < 1 month
• EMR - Cerner
• Dedicated Anesthesia - Yes
• Procedure Block Time - Immediately Available

Procedural Volume

• 16-18 procedures/day on a full procedure day
• 10-12 procedures/day on a half procedure day
• 6-10 ERCPs/week
• 10-20 EUS procedures/week
• Practice mix: 80% general / 20% advanced GI
• Established opportunity for both general and advanced GI practice

Schedule and Call

• Combination of clinic and procedure time
• Morning clinic/afternoon procedures of afternoon clinic/morning procedures
• Shared call schedule
• APPs take first call
• Approximately 6 weeks of inpatient coverage annually, shared among 5 physicians
• Backup ERCP coverage available when physicians on call does not perform ERCP
• Dedicated GI Hospitalist coverage at Lutheran Hospital

This established, high-volume practice has a strong referral base and the infrastructure to support a busy gastroenterologist from day one. Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive guaranteed base salary + wRVU productivity 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 PTO benefits
• 401(k)

About Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne offers a lower cost of living and family-friendly communities with easy access to Indianapolis, Chicago and Detroit. Indiana also offers 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.

Community

Fort Wayne, Indiana’s second-largest city, is a nationally recognized and affordable community offering strong educational systems, multiple universities, cultural institutions, museums, sports teams, and an extensive trail network. Centrally located in the Midwest, Fort Wayne provides easy access to major cities, including Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Detroit.

About Community Health Systems

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