LUTHERAN HOSPITAL OF INDIANA - EM - MEDICAL DIRECTOR
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Job Description
Lead a high-performing emergency department at Lutheran Hospital, a nationally recognized tertiary care center serving Northeast Indiana. As the emergency medicine medical director, you will have the unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership, driving quality initiatives, physician engagement, operational performance, and exceptional patient care within a collaborative healthcare environment.
Lutheran Hospital is a regional referral center known for advanced clinical services, including trauma, cardiovascular care, stroke care, neurosciences, and surgical specialties. The ED provides comprehensive emergency services to a diverse patient population and works closely with a robust network of specialists and hospital leaders.
The medical director will play a pivotal role in shaping departmental culture, mentoring physicians and advanced practice clinicians, improving patient flow and quality outcomes, and advancing operational and clinical initiatives.
Supported by an experienced leadership team and a physician-focused organization, this position offers the ability to make a lasting impact while maintaining a rewarding clinical practice.
Why Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne is one of the Midwest's fastest-growing cities, offering an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living, top-rated schools, vibrant arts and entertainment, extensive parks and trails, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy easy access to Indianapolis, Chicago, and Detroit while benefiting from the charm and convenience of a thriving community.
Position Highlights
- Medical director leadership role with dedicated administrative time
- Practice in a well-established, high-acuity emergency department
- Partner with engaged hospital and physician leadership
- Opportunities for quality improvement, program development, and physician mentorship
- Competitive compensation package with leadership stipend
- Comprehensive benefits, professional liability insurance coverage, CME allowance, and retirement plans
- Work-life balance in a welcoming, physician-friendly community
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced EM physician seeking a leadership position with influence, support, and the ability to drive meaningful change while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Apply today to learn more.
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
City Description
Fort Wayne is the central hub of Allen County, Indiana, and always has something to offer to everyone! Enjoy Promenade Park or Riverfront Fort Wayne in the downtown area where you can also dine, shop, and check out local attractions.
The area offers plenty of trails for walking, hiking, and biking along with many parks and nature preserves. Looking for other local attractions? Take a trip to the Children's Zoo, visit the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory's seasonal displays, and so much more! You'll love calling Fort Wayne "home".
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Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana
Facility Description
Serving the community since 1904, Lutheran Hospital is a 396-bed tertiary care facility that provides healthcare services to patients in Fort Wayne and throughout northeastern Indiana and northwestern Ohio.
Accredited by The Joint Commission and part of Lutheran Health Network, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care with the best possible experience to every patient, every time, and to making a positive impact on our community.
In addition to traditional healthcare, Lutheran Hospital provides extensive specialized services through: Level II verified adult and pediatric trauma centers, a certified comprehensive stroke center, an accredited comprehensive cancer program and Northeastern Indiana's only accredited comprehensive bariatric surgery center.
Job Benefits
- Unique compensation structure featuring 1099 clinical income combined with W-2 administrative compensation, offering flexibility and potential tax advantages while rewarding leadership contributions
- Lucrative medical director administrative stipend in addition to highly competitive clinical compensation
- Dedicated leadership role with the ability to directly influence departmental operations, quality initiatives, physician engagement, and strategic growth
- Access to extensive leadership development, mentorship, and physician executive resources, supporting both personal and professional growth
- Unlimited CME allowance with dedicated educational support, empowering physicians to pursue conferences, certifications, and leadership training aligned with their career goals
- Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance while maintaining meaningful leadership involvement
- Collaborative culture with strong support from hospital and physician leadership teams
- Opportunity to mentor physicians and APCs while shaping the future of emergency medicine services within the organization
- Professional liability insurance provided, including tail coverage
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness benefits associated with the administrative position
- Relocation assistance and sign-on incentives available for qualified candidates
- Administrative support infrastructure that allows physician leaders to focus on patient care, innovation, and departmental success
- Practice in a stable, physician-focused environment with long-term leadership opportunities and a clear pathway to further organizational influence
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will lead the emergency department by driving quality initiatives, operational performance, and strategic growth. They are responsible for shaping departmental culture, mentoring clinical staff, and ensuring exceptional patient care within the hospital.
Requirements
The role requires an experienced emergency medicine physician with a strong background in clinical leadership and departmental management. Candidates must be capable of collaborating with hospital leadership and managing high-acuity emergency services.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 30 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 90% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · top 25% in emergency medicine | ranked against 1,043 Emergency Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Emergency Medicine median $295k (middle half $264k–$328k)327 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Indiana index 93.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in Indiana | 37 active | 1,053 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 7% remote · 90% no call · 53% no weekends30 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Indiana physician listings (all specialties): 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 18% offer loan repayment416 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine hiring demand | #1 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 63 days · 55% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 491 in the last 30 days | 432 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine pay trend | +14.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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