Indiana University Health, Indiana's most comprehensive and top-ranked healthcare system, is actively recruiting a General Surgery Physician Leader to join our growing team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We are in the early stages of developing a new healthcare facility and looking for passionate and skilled professionals to join us as we prepare to launch this exciting new chapter in patient care. This provider will manage general surgery cases while also leading, managing, and directing all clinical services to achieve specialty goals. Responsibilities will include overseeing the appropriateness, quality, efficiency and effectiveness of medical care, with a focus on driving operational excellence and fostering growth. Additionally, this provider will assist with physician recruitment for this respective specialty.

Job Details:

• Inpatient and outpatient duties
• General surgery cases to manage
• Shared Call
• Administrative time for leadership related duties
• Flexibility as we build and shape this new facility set to open in early 2027

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy
• American Board of Surgery Board Eligible/Board Certified Surgeon
• Able to obtain IN licensure
• Candidates with 3+ years of experience is preferred
• Experience in leadership and management is preferred
• Demonstrates a commitment to IU Health's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting behaviors and delivering results that align with the strategic
  direction of the organization
• Demonstrable track record in forging physician/management relations

Compensation Details:
We offer a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits that includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, PTO, CME allowance, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage

Community Description

• Fort Wayne is Indiana's 2nd largest city and boasts one of the lowest cost of living areas in the nation (ranked as fifth on U.S. News and World Report's 2023-2024 list of Best Affordable Places to live in the U.S.)
• The city is home to 82+ miles of beautiful trails circling a vibrant, eclectic downtown area surrounded by three rivers
• From Broadway theatre shows, storied minor league sports teams, one of the nation's top zoos, to beautiful museums and riverfront boat tours - the city has something to satisfy a wide array of interests
• Host of diverse festivals and a strong regional arts and crafts heritage
• Active lifestyle includes kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding at over 200 area lakes, PGA golf courses, bike trails, state parks, camping and a quarter-mile toboggan run
• Home to an international airport, named "the nation's friendliest airport" by USA Today
• Conveniently located to major metro areas of Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis
• Top-tier school systems - both private and public options
• Learn more about Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana by watching this video

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

Delivering on our vision to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states, Indiana University Health expanded into the northeast Indiana market in 2018. Currently, IU Health operates four primary care clinics, two urgent cares, and a radiology center in the Fort Wayne area. A 40,000-square foot accredited ambulatory care center opened in 2021, with five operating and five procedure rooms for more than 10 different specialties. Riley Children's Health also operates a clinic in Fort Wayne, providing access close to home to multiple pediatric subspecialty physicians.

A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our providers access to the most innovative treatments and latest technologies, offering more treatment options than anywhere in the state. IU School of Medicine also creates unique research and teaching opportunities vital to medical advancement.

At IU Health, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued. With a bold approach to diversity and inclusion, we are the place where many voices and perspectives come together to improve the health of our communities today and in the future.

Get to know IU Health Fort Wayne in this video!