Pediatrics in Warsaw, IN | Excellent Quality of Life plus Strong Community Support

Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, a member of the Lutheran Health Network, seeks to recruit a BC/BE Pediatrician. Indiana ranks in the top 5 of all States in being the friendliest, in the nation, for Physicians due to tort reform!

Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, located 40 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, is a 72 bed acute care hospital offering a wide range of services to this family-oriented community. Enjoy our smaller ‘suburban’ community lifestyle along with the more diverse cultural experiences in Fort Wayne!

https://www.lutherankosciuskohospital.com/

• The candidate will join a highly regarded pediatrician who is eager to welcome a new partner and one PRN Family Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Hospitalist/PICU and Neonatologists/NICU are readily available for consultations
• Physician will share equal call responsibilities with existing pediatrician
• Seeking a physician willing to do both inpatient and outpatient (rounding and attending difficult situations to take over upon birth)
• Primarily outpatient (95%) with minimal inpatient responsibilities
• 20-25 patients per day in a collegial, community-trusted practice
• Recent graduates welcome with appropriate training

*No Visa support

Hospital duties include:

• Healthy newborn visits and well-child exams
• Sick/acute visits, chronic follow-ups, and post-discharge care from network NICU
• Childhood immunizations, vision, and hearing screenings
• Manage common, non-critical neonatal conditions (e.g., jaundice, hypoglycemia, TTN, rule-out sepsis) in Level 1 nursery
• Routine acute pediatric admissions (outside newborn period)
• Attend deliveries when requested by OB for anticipated concerns
• Participate in newborn resuscitation and stabilization prior to transfer, if needed

Comprehensive Compensation Package includes:

• Guaranteed Salary plus wRVU incentive
• Commencement Bonus
• Relocation Expenses
• Medical Education Debt Repayment Assistance
• Stipend During Residency/Fellowship
• CME and Vacation
• 401K and Health Benefits

Live In and Around Warsaw, Indiana

Warsaw, IN is in the heart of Northern Indiana lake country and ideally located just 45 minutes from Fort Wayne and 2 hours from Chicago and Indianapolis. With a low cost of living, highly rated schools, private college, Orthopedic world headquarters, diverse cultures, and a variety of eateries, you can enjoy small city living with easy access to metropolitan areas. There are104 lakes with scenic parks, beaches and miles of biking, hiking, and running trails which are just moments from the vibrant downtown area.

https://warsaw.in.gov/

https://visitkosciuskocounty.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.