Physician Surgery-General - Competitive Salary

Company: Community Health Systems
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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. Visit our website: lhnrecruitment.net 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! - www.visitfortwayne.com - www.cityoffortwayne.org - www.fwchamber.org

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