Plastic Surgeon Opportunity - Build a Program in Fort Wayne, Indiana

The Rane Center; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Debt repayment assistance

Stipend during residency/fellowship

Vacation

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a board-certified Plastic Surgeon to build and grow a comprehensive plastic surgery program with strong hospital backing and autonomy.

This hospital-employed opportunity offers access to a state-of-the-art facility, 3 Davinci Robots, leadership support, and the ability to perform a broad spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures while developing a subspecialty focus.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plastic Surgeon, with leadership or program-building interest.
• Ability to develop and grow a comprehensive plastic surgery program.
• Collaborative, motivated, community-focused professional.

Responsibilities

• Perform trauma-related plastic and reconstructive procedures.
• Provide inpatient consults and outpatient clinic coverage.
• Lead program development with hospital backing and resources.

Skills

Plastic surgery experience

Program development

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

MD/DO

Board certification in Plastic Surgery

Tools

DaVinci surgical system

Job description

Hospital Employed | Level II Trauma Center | Excellent Leadership Support

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a board certified, experienced, Plastic Surgeon to help build and grow the comprehensive plastic surgery program in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is a rare opportunity to step into a blank-slate practice with strong hospital backing, modern resources, and exceptional autonomy.

Opportunity Highlights

• Hospital-employed position
• Build a cutting edge, high quality program from the ground up
• State of the art facility with 3 Davinci Robots including the DV5
• Strong leadership support with flexibility to shape your practice and case mix
• Level II Adult & Pediatric Trauma Center
• Light trauma call at one hospital location, daytime coverage only
• Block time available for elective/planned cases
• Strong Network of general and specialized surgeons
• Ability to perform a broad spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries
• Opportunity to develop whatever subspecialty focus you desire

Practice Includes

• Trauma-related plastic surgery
• Minor burn & Wound clinic
• Acute surgery follow-ups
• Inpatient consults
• Outpatient clinic

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Plastic Surgeon preferred
• Interested in program development and long-term growth
• Collaborative, motivated, and community-focused

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed salary plus wRVU incentive
• Commencement bonus
• Medical education debt repayment assistance
• Stipend during residency/fellowship (if applicable)
• CME allowance and generous vacation
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Relocation assistance

Indiana is considered "physician-friendly," with malpractice reform and the elimination of non-compete restrictions for primary care physicians.