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, 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:

• www.visitfortwayne.com
• www.cityoffortwayne.org
• www.fwchamber.org

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.