Physician - Urgent Care Job in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Urgent Care/Occ. Med Medical Director in Fort Wayne

Profession

Physician

Specialty

Urgent Care

Job Description

Lutheran Hospital is seeking an Urgent Care Medical Director for its expanding Redimed practices, currently in six locations. Redimed not only provides general urgent care services to our community, but also contracts with many local companies for their business health and occupational health needs. Fort Wayne, IN is an ideal area for families, with a low cost of living, lakes, vibrant neighborhoods, and that big city, small-town feel.

We are looking for a MD/DO with strong customer service skills who may have had prior director experience or a practicing provider looking to move into a leadership role. This position replaces our current medical director who is retiring.

DOT certification and MRO certification are strongly preferred, but will help obtain
Occupational medicine experience preferred but not required
Searching for a physician who has the leadership abilities to maintain a collaborative work environment, motivate employees, and spearhead any issues that may arise
Opportunity to use both clinical skills and business expertise in this role
Background in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine
Ideally, incoming medical director will provide a 30% administrative and
70% clinical/oversight mix

A comprehensive compensation package includes:

Salary plus Quality and Production Incentive
Commencement Bonus
Medical Education Debt Repayment
CME
Relocation
Health, Life and Retirement
Residency Stipend

About Fort Wayne

This growing All-American metropolitan city boasts a top ten ranking in affordability with 120 miles of trails, 300 area lakes, 87 public parks and 25 golf courses all within 50 miles. Rated #1 for raising kids, families can enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities and a lifestyle tailored to their interests. You’ll find excellent public, private schools and universities throughout the region. Fort Wayne’s flourishing arts scene includes multiple cultural activities, music, film, performing arts, museums, festivals, nightlife and thriving downtown riverfront development. As Indiana’s 2nd largest city, Fort Wayne has been named the top city in the country for minor league sports, boasts a convenient international airport and is within 2-3 hours driving distance from Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit and Cincinnati. Indiana is ranked as one of the nation’s top three physician friendly states by Medical Economics.

Who you’ll work for:

Lutheran Health Network is a taxpaying, integrated healthcare delivery system and one of the largest employers in the region. The foundation of Lutheran Health Network is an experienced team of more than 6,600 employees working together with the more than 800 physicians who make up its medical staff. The network's more than 100 access points in northern Indiana include physician offices, urgent care clinics, outpatient centers and eight hospitals consisting of 973 licensed beds - 797 in Allen County alone.

Lutheran Health Network continues to provide patients with extensive access to specialized services through its hospitals, patient care centers and physician practices. The strength of LHN allows it to recruit highly skilled physicians, innovate with the newest technology and participate in clinical research. These attributes enable LHN to sustain and grow its spectrum of services, and most importantly, deliver the highest levels of choice, support, care and patient experience that have long been its hallmark.

www.visitfortwayne.com, www.cityoffortwayne.org, www.fwchamber.org

Job ID: 38882
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: No
Accepts H-1b Visas: No

Location Description

Lutheran Hospital is a 396-bed tertiary care facility that opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1904. Lutheran’s areas of specialized care include northern Indiana’s only heart and kidney transplant programs, an accredited bariatric surgery program, Level II verified adult and pediatric trauma centers, an accredited and commended community hospital cancer care program and a certified primary stroke center. In addition to transplantation, Lutheran’s trailblazing history of heart care is evident through its accreditations as a heart failure institute and chest pain center. It has also achieved advanced certification from The Joint Commission for ventricular assist devices and was the first hospital in northern Indiana to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Lutheran Children’s Hospital teams with 68 pediatricians from across the region and state who practice in 20 areas of pediatric specialty. This “hospital within a hospital” now includes a separate pediatric emergency department and offers an environment filled with imagination and color throughout. Lutheran Hospital is committed to providing the highest level of expertise and technology locally so patients don’t have to travel hours from home to receive the care they deserve.

Lutheran Health Network, whose members are owned by subsidiaries of Community Health Systems, is a taxpaying, integrated healthcare delivery system and one of the largest employers in the region with eight separately licensed hospitals and nearly 1,000 licensed beds including 793 in Allen County alone. The foundation of Lutheran Health Network is a strong team consisting of more than 7,000 associates. Each network entity offers a wide range of services and specialties. The community of Ft. Wayne, Indiana is a great place to live, work and play. Ft. Wayne, the state’s second largest city, is a three-time All-America City Award winner and has also received the City Livability Award from The United States Conference of Mayors. Our community is affordable – 9% below the national average – and regularly ranks near the top of the list for most affordable housing. The educational system includes multiple universities and excellent public and private schools. Art and cultural activities include a 66-mile trail network, the Philharmonic, multiple museums, and sports teams. “The Summit City” also offers many opportunities for golf enthusiasts including courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. Furthermore, Ft. Wayne is centrally located and just a short drive from major metropolitan areas such as Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Detroit.

Lutheran Health Network continues to provide patients with extensive access to specialized care through its hospitals, patient care centers and physician practices. The strength of Lutheran Health Network allows it to recruit highly skilled physicians, innovate with the newest technology and participate in clinical research. These attributes enable it to sustain and grow its spectrum of services, and most importantly, deliver the choice, support, care and patient experience that have long been its hallmark.

Network members include Bluffton Regional Medical Center, Dukes Memorial Hospital, Dupont Hospital, Kosciusko Community Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, The Orthopedic Hospital, RediMed, Rehabilitation Hospital of Ft. Wayne, and St. Joseph Hospital.

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