Orthopaedic Surgeon to Practice at Outpatient Surgery Center

Indiana University Health Fort Wayne is seeking a BE/BC General Orthopaedic Surgeon for a new position in Fort Wayne, IN. Fort Wayne is the state's second largest city and is known for its excellent amenities. 

IU Health Fort Wayne currently employs 25+ primary care physicians and other providers at our urgent cares in Fort Wayne. As part of our strategic development in northeast Indiana, we opened a new multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center in Fort Wayne in 2021. Due to growth, we are recruiting qualified orthopaedic surgeons to collaborate with our highly skilled providers and clinical teams.

Job Description:

• General Orthopaedic Surgeon 
• 100% Outpatient for 2 years then, 50/50 
• Schedule:
  • Fulltime 
  • 4 (10 hour shifts). No weekend responsibilities. 
  • Very limited outpatient call 
• Patient population: Strong mix of general ortho and sports
• Approximately 80 patients per week
• Estimated 8-12 procedures performed per week
  • Procedures include general, arthroscopies, soft tissue repairs, sports injuries
• Rapidly growing practice with great base of primary care physicians for referrals
• Join 1 Orthopaedic Surgeon and collaborate with other physicians in the region

Qualifications:

• New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply
• MD or DO
• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) board certified or board eligible  
• Ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Indiana
• Desire to be part of a growing Orthopaedic team

Call or text compensation details

• Comprehensive benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, PTO, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage

See how you can thrive, right here at Indiana University Health

• 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