Cardiothoracic Surgery - Established, Respected Cardiothoracic Program

Lutheran Hospital in Northeast Indiana is looking for a BC/ BE Cardiothoracic surgeon to join our employed group as part of our succession planning initiative.  You can be a vital member of the team providing a full range of cardiovascular and thoracic procedures from Day 1!  Aggressive compensation package and recruitment incentives offered.  Vascular surgery skills are a plus, but not required.Scope of Position Includes: State of the art, advanced technology and equipment Large employed Cardiology referral base, with 5 in-network community hospitals TAVR, MitraClip, VAD and more Minimally invasive, robotic thoracic procedures supported Collaborative physician leadership group and administrative teamLutheran Hospital anchors the network as a 396-bed tertiary care center and Level 2 adult and pediatric trauma center.   Living in and around Fort Wayne, IN allows you to combine a satisfactory work life with an exceptional quality of living.   Whether you want to live on a lake, in the city, or in a small town, you will find the practice for you.  We are committed to providing physicians with the tools and support needed to care for your patients while maintaining a meaningful work-life balance!    See what a practice and life in Fort Wayne can be at Lutheran Health Network VideoIndiana is considered ‘physician friendly’ related to malpractice reform and elimination of non-compete restrictions for primary care physicians.Visit our website: lhnrecruitment.netA Comprehensive Compensation Package May Include: Guaranteed Salary plus wRVU incentive Commencement Bonus Medical Education Debt Repayment Assistance Stipend During Residency/Fellowship CME and Vacation 401K and Health Benefits Relocation ExpensesLive in and around Fort Wayne, IN!Fort Wayne offers a unique opportunity to combine a satisfying work life with an exceptional quality of living.  Among its attributes as the 2nd largest city in Indiana are:  Affordability;  Top rated public and private schools as well as college and universities; An extensive network of parks, trails, lakes and golf courses; Family activities including  the Children’s Zoo, Fort Wayne Museum Art, Botanical Conservatory and more!   Indianapolis is just 2 hours away and Chicago, Cincinnati and Detroit are within 3 hours! www.visitfortwayne.com www.cityoffortwayne.org www.fwchamber.org Additional Information: - Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery - Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804 - Contact: Rosemarie Bennett (Physician Recruitment Specialist) About the Company: 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, a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Level II verified adult and pediatric trauma centers, an accredited and commended community hospital cancer care program and a certified primary stroke center. Lutheran's trailblazing history of heart care is also 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. Lutheran Children's Hospital teams with more than 75 pediatricians practicing in 27 areas of pediatric specialty in an environment filled with imagination and color. 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 an integrated healthcare delivery system and the largest healthcare provider 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. LHN facilities had more than 41,500 inpatient admissions and more than half a million outpatient visits in 2012. 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, St. Joseph Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of the network located in northwestern Ohio.