Pediatrics Physician

Job Description

Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, a member of the Lutheran Health Network, seeks to recruit a BC/BE Pediatrician. Indiana ranks in the top 5 of all States in being the friendliest, in the nation, for Physicians due to tort reform!

Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, located 40 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, is a 72 bed acute care hospital offering a wide range of services to this family-oriented community. Enjoy our smaller 'suburban' community lifestyle along with the more diverse cultural experiences in Fort Wayne!

• The candidate will join a highly regarded pediatrician who is eager to welcome a new partner and one PRN Family Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Hospitalist/PICU and Neonatologists/NICU are readily available for consultations
• Physician will share equal call responsibilities with existing pediatrician
• Seeking a physician willing to do both inpatient and outpatient (rounding and attending difficult situations to take over upon birth)
• Primarily outpatient (95%) with minimal inpatient responsibilities
• 20-25 patients per day in a collegial, community-trusted practice
• Recent graduates welcome with appropriate training

No Visa support

• Healthy newborn visits and well-child exams
• Sick/acute visits, chronic follow-ups, and post-discharge care from network NICU
• Childhood immunizations, vision, and hearing screenings
• Manage common, non-critical neonatal conditions (e.g., jaundice, hypoglycemia, TTN, rule-out sepsis) in Level 1 nursery
• Routine acute pediatric admissions (outside newborn period)
• Attend deliveries when requested by OB for anticipated concerns
• Participate in newborn resuscitation and stabilization prior to transfer, if needed

• Guaranteed Salary plus wRVU incentive
• Commencement Bonus
• Relocation Expenses
• Medical Education Debt Repayment Assistance
• Stipend During Residency/Fellowship
• CME and Vacation
• 401K and Health Benefits