Trauma Surgery Fort Wayne

A highly active and well-established trauma program at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Trauma Surgeon to join a growing, high-acuity service line. This is a lucrative, hospital-employed opportunity offering an ideal schedule, strong APP support, and a collaborative environment committed to exceptional trauma care.

Position Highlights

• 7-on / 7-off schedule with 12-hour shifts
• Very busy, high-volume trauma program
• Lucrative compensation with robust earning potential
• Consistent patient continuity — always a provider on duty who knows the patients between shifts
• APP assistance available to support clinical workflow
• Critical Care Fellowship required
• Open to new graduates and experienced trauma surgeons
• Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-volume environment that provides both challenge and growth
• Predictable 7-on/7-off schedule allowing for work-life balance
• Strong support system with experienced advanced practice providers
• Exceptional earning potential in a thriving trauma program
• Opportunity to join a respected hospital in a growing city

A Comprehensive Compensation Package May Include:

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

Lutheran Hospital anchors the network as a 396-bed tertiary care center and Level 2 adult and pediatric trauma center. Living in and around Fort Wayne, IN allows you to combine a satisfactory work life with an exceptional quality of living. Whether you want to live on a lake, in the city, or in a small town, you will find the practice for you.

We are committed to providing physicians with the tools and support needed to care for your patients while maintaining a meaningful work-life balance! See what a practice and life in Fort Wayne can be at Lutheran Health Network Video

Indiana is considered ‘physician friendly’ related to malpractice reform and elimination of non-compete restrictions for primary care physicians.

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Live in and around Fort Wayne, IN!

Fort Wayne offers a unique opportunity to combine a satisfying work life with an exceptional quality of living. Among its attributes as the 2nd largest city in Indiana are:
Affordability;
Top rated public and private schools as well as college and universities;
An extensive network of parks, trails, lakes and golf courses;
Family activities including the Children’s Zoo, Fort Wayne Museum Art, Botanical Conservatory and more! Indianapolis is just 2 hours away and Chicago, Cincinnati and Detroit are within 3 hours!

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