Description

Job Description

Lutheran Medical Group in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Endocrinologist to join an established, hospital-employed practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a busy practice with an immediate patient base as part of a planned physician succession. You'll provide comprehensive endocrine care with the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team while enjoying a flexible schedule, minimal call responsibilities, and the opportunity to shape your clinical interests.

At Lutheran Medical Group, you'll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it's needed most-close to home.

Opportunity Overview

• Hospital-employed, established endocrinology practice
• Planned succession opportunity with immediate patient volume
• 90% outpatient / 10% inpatient consultative practice
• Flexible scheduling with the option for a four-day work week
• Minimal call responsibilities with strong APP support
• Opportunity to develop subspecialty interests
• Leadership opportunities available
• Telemedicine and clinical research opportunities
• Academic affiliation with the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Fort Wayne Residency Program

Position Highlights

• Treat a broad range of endocrine disorders including:
• Diabetes & Metabolism
• Thyroid Disorders
• Pituitary Disorders
• Adrenal Disorders
• Osteoporosis & Bone Health
• Reproductive Endocrinology
• Average patient volume of 18-25 patients per day
• Manage insulin pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
• Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration experience preferred but not required
• Open-access clinic scheduling with new patient appointments typically available within one week
• Dedicated endocrinology clinic utilizing Cerner EMR
• Collaborative care model with:
• Five Advanced Practice Providers supporting the service line
• Three Nurse Practitioners assisting with call coverage
• Certified Diabetes Educator
• Registered Dietitian support
• Dedicated nursing and medical assistant support
• Hospitalist support for admissions
• Bariatric surgery and thyroid surgery collaboration
• Strong referral base from 54 primary care providers serving Northeast Indiana, Northwest Ohio, and Southern Michigan

Call Coverage

• Primarily phone call only
• Serve as backup support for Advanced Practice Providers
• Less than one after-hours call per week on average
• Minimal weekend responsibilities

Are You...

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology?
• Interested in building long-term patient relationships within an established practice?
• Looking for a collaborative environment with experienced APP support and a strong referral network?
• Interested in balancing a busy clinical practice with schedule flexibility, research, leadership, or telemedicine opportunities?

If so, we'd love to connect with you.

Compensation & Benefits

Comprehensive recruitment package includes:

• Competitive base salary with productivity (wRVU) incentive
• Relocation assistance up to $15,000
• CME allowance up to $4,500 annually
• Five days of paid CME annually
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.