Job Description
The Orthopedic Hospital | Lutheran Health Network — Fort Wayne, Indiana
Quick Opportunity Facts
- Employment Arrangement: Hospital-Employed (Full-Time, 1.0 FTE)
- Target Start Date: Early 2027
- Weekly Work Schedule: 4-Day Work Week (3 days outpatient clinic, 1 dedicated OR block day)
- Call Schedule: Strictly No Call (Zero ED, inpatient, or unassigned hospital call)
Position Overview
The Orthopedic Hospital (TOH), in partnership with Lutheran Health Network (LHN), is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician or Pain Medicine fellowship trained to join a premier musculoskeletal and spine practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This opportunity is part of a planned succession and strategic regional expansion. The incoming physician will step into immediate, turnkey patient volume alongside an established physiatrist performing in the 90th percentile wRVU who is transitioning to part-time practice (0.5 FTE). Supported by a dedicated, top-quartile Nurse Practitioner managing patient follow-ups and an aligned surgical network of 25 orthopedic surgeons, this position provides an exceptional procedural-to-clinic workflow with zero hospital call.
Practice Highlights
- Protected Lifestyle Schedule: 4-day full-time work week.
- Strictly No Call: Zero inpatient rehabilitation coverage, zero ED call, and zero unassigned hospital call requirements.
- 100% Outpatient & Ambulatory Procedural: Dedicated to conservative spine and MSK triage, fluoroscopically guided interventions, and mobility restoration.
- Turnkey Procedural Efficiency: Dedicated 2-room in-clinic procedure suite equipped with C-arm allowing continuous room-flipping (25–30 procedures per procedural day), plus guaranteed weekly block time in TOH operating suites.
- Broad Procedural Scope: Fluoroscopy-guided spinal and peripheral joint injections. Practice is open to Kyphoplasty and Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) trials; on-site EMG machine available (performing EMGs is optional).
- Dedicated APP Collaboration: Full-time dedicated Nurse Practitioner manages routine post-procedure care and follow-up visits, allowing the physician to prioritize new patient evaluations and interventional procedures.
- Built-in Referral Engine: Direct internal referral streams from 25 aligned orthopedic surgeons, broad primary care networks across Lutheran Health Network, and dedicated on-site physical therapy partners.
Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary: Highly competitive base salary structure, with higher guaranteed compensation supported for experienced physicians demonstrating proven historical wRVU production.
- Productivity Incentives: Greater-of salary structure paired with lucrative wRVU conversion incentives.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 25 days of annual paid time off.
- CME Allowance: 5 days dedicated CME time plus annual allowance ($4,500 for new graduates / $5,000 for experienced physicians).
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $15,000 relocation reimbursement package.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision health plans; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; and comprehensive medical malpractice coverage including paid tail insurance.
Candidate Qualifications
- Degree & Certification: MD or DO from an accredited institution; Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) or Pain Management.
- Training Background: Pain Fellowship or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency training with verified procedural fluoroscopic competency.
- Medical Licensure: Eligible for an unrestricted Indiana medical license and federal DEA registration.
- Experience Level: Open to graduating 2027 residents and fellows, as well as experienced physiatrists seeking high-volume clinical and procedural autonomy.
- Visa Status: No visa sponsorship available at this time.
Inquiries & Application
To learn more about this opportunity or submit your CV in confidence, please contact:
Melinda McDonald
Community Health Systems / Lutheran Health Network
Email: Melinda_mcdonald@chs.net
Phone: (629) 309-2261
Schedule a Discussion: https://calendar.app.google/w3AUbBkKhTjvs5TP8
About the Hospital
The Orthopedic Hospital is a specialty hospital with 39 private inpatient rooms built specifically to treat patients with orthopedic needs. and is a member of Lutheran Health Network, owned by subsidiaries of Community Health Systems. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital provides surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care to patients across northern Indiana, southern Michigan, and northwestern Ohio.
Community
Fort Wayne is Indiana’s second-largest city and offers affordable housing, strong educational institutions, cultural amenities, and access to outdoor recreation. The city’s central Midwest location provides convenient access to major metropolitan areas.
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