Plastic Surgeon Opportunity - Build a Program in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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
• 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:
• Opportunity to develop whatever subspecialty focus you desire

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.

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

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.