Endocrinologist Opportunity | Minimal Call | Strong Advanced Practice Provider Support | Hospital Employed

Lutheran Medical Group in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Endocrinologist to join an established, hospital-employed practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a busy practice with an immediate patient base as part of a planned physician succession. You'll provide comprehensive endocrine care with the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team while enjoying a flexible schedule, minimal call responsibilities, and the opportunity to shape your clinical interests.

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, established endocrinology practice
• Planned succession opportunity with immediate patient volume
• 90% outpatient / 10% inpatient consultative practice
• Flexible scheduling with the option for a four-day work week
• Minimal call responsibilities with strong APP support
• Opportunity to develop subspecialty interests
• Leadership opportunities available
• Telemedicine and clinical research opportunities
• Academic affiliation with the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Fort Wayne Residency Program

Position Highlights

• Treat a broad range of endocrine disorders including:

• Diabetes & Metabolism
• Thyroid Disorders
• Pituitary Disorders
• Adrenal Disorders
• Osteoporosis & Bone Health

• Reproductive Endocrinology

• Average patient volume of 18–25 patients per day
• Manage insulin pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
• Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration experience preferred but not required
• Open-access clinic scheduling with new patient appointments typically available within one week
• Dedicated endocrinology clinic utilizing Cerner EMR

• Collaborative care model with:

• Five Advanced Practice Providers supporting the service line
• Three Nurse Practitioners assisting with call coverage
• Certified Diabetes Educator
• Registered Dietitian support
• Dedicated nursing and medical assistant support
• Hospitalist support for admissions

• Bariatric surgery and thyroid surgery collaboration

• Strong referral base from 54 primary care providers serving Northeast Indiana, Northwest Ohio, and Southern Michigan

Call Coverage

• Primarily phone call only
• Serve as backup support for Advanced Practice Providers
• Less than one after-hours call per week on average
• Minimal weekend responsibilities

Are You...

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology?
• Interested in building long-term patient relationships within an established practice?
• Looking for a collaborative environment with experienced APP support and a strong referral network?
• Interested in balancing a busy clinical practice with schedule flexibility, research, leadership, or telemedicine opportunities?

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

Compensation & Benefits

Comprehensive recruitment package includes:

• Competitive base salary with productivity (wRVU) incentive
• Relocation assistance up to $15,000
• CME allowance up to $4,500 annually
• Five days of paid CME annually
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.