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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 openeda 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:
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 openeda 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
- 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
- Comprehensive benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, PTO, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage
- Fort Wayneis Indiana's2nd largest cityand boasts one of the lowest cost of living areas in the nation (ranked as fifth onU.S. News and World Report's2023-2024 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 lifestyleincludes 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 ofChicago, DetroitandIndianapolis
- Top-tier school systems - both private and public options
- Learn more about Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana by watchingthis video
