Community Health Systems

Cardiothoracic Surgery - Established, Respected Cardiothoracic Program

Fort Wayne, IN

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Lutheran Hospital in Northeast Indiana is looking for a BC/ BE Cardiothoracic surgeon to join our employed group as part of our succession planning initiative. You can be a vital member of the team providing a full range of cardiovascular and thoracic procedures from Day 1! Aggressive compensation package and recruitment incentives offered. Vascular surgery skills are a plus, but not required.

Scope of Position Includes:

  • State of the art, advanced technology and equipment
  • Large employed Cardiology referral base, with 5 in-network community hospitals
  • TAVR, MitraClip, VAD and more
  • Minimally invasive, robotic thoracic procedures supported
  • Collaborative physician leadership group and administrative team

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

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

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

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate, or lease 60+ hospitals in 15 states with approximately 13,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical, and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings. From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, 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.

Location Insights

  • A

    Access to Parks

  • A-

    Cost of Living

  • A-

    Overall

  • B+

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • B+

    Access to Restaurants

  • B+

    Commute

  • Total Population

    265,752

  • Median Rent

    $764

  • Median Home Value

    $115,100

  • Median Income

    $49,411

Posted March 9, 2025