Urgent Care Physician

Lutheran Hospital is seeking a dedicated UrgentCare Medical Director to lead its RediMed practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Thisleadership role offers the opportunity to combine clinical excellence withstrategic oversight, guiding a well-established urgent care and occupationalhealth program that serves both the community and local employers through acomprehensive service line.

This full-time position offers a highly desirable schedule of 14 twelve-hour shifts per month , no call, and the opportunity to practice in a collaborative urgent care and occupational medicine setting.

RediMed has been a trusted provider of urgent care and occupational medicine services in the Fort Wayne community for many years and an employer of choice!

The right candidate brings strong operational awareness, with the ability to develop and implement clinical protocols, drive quality improvement initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance. Experience with occupational health services such as workers compensation care and employer-based programs is highly valuable. In addition, the ideal leader is approachable, communicative, and invested in both patient satisfaction and team development. They are adaptable in a fast-paced environment and committed to improving workflows, outcomes, and the overall patient experience.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

This leadership role offers the opportunity to combine clinical excellence with strategic oversight, guiding a well-established urgent care and occupational health program that serves both the community and local employers through a comprehensive service line. While primarily clinical, the Medical Director will receive 24 administrative hours per month to support Medical Director duties, making the role approximately 85% clinical and 15% administrative.

• Clinical Duties: Evaluate and treat a broad range of acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health conditions, perform common office procedures, including laceration repair, incision and drainage (I&D), wart removal, ingrown toenail removal, and treatment of sprains, strains, and fractures; Perform comprehensive patient assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop treatment plans, and order and interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, EKGs, and X-rays.
• Leadership & Oversight : Provide clinical leadership and oversight for urgent care and occupational medicine services; Develop and implement clinical protocols, quality initiatives, and best practices; Ensure regulatory compliance, patient safety, and operational excellence; Partner with administration to optimize workflows and program performance. Key responsibilities include overseeing and working closely with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), driving quality improvement initiatives, and conducting chart reviews.

• Occupational Medicine : You will lead employer health services, including the management of workers compensation injury care, DOT physicals, employer partnerships, and MRO services.
• Operations : You will oversee the development of clinical protocols and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate is a clinically strong, team oriented physician who combines hands-on patient care with effective leadership.

• Education: Board certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Occupational Medicine experience is a plus.
• Certifications : NRCME and MRO certification are required. While these certifications are required, the hospital will assist the right candidate in obtaining them within the first 90 days.
• Experience: Prior leadership experience and a background in urgent care and occupational medicine are strongly preferred but not strictly required.

Compensation

The position offers a comprehensive package, and provides an ideal balance of professional growth and quality of life.

• Financials: Guaranteed base salary plus commencement bonus, relocation assistance, and potential loan repayment or residency stipends.
• Benefits: Full malpractice coverage, 401(k), CME allowance, and PTO.

About the Hospital

Lutheran Hospital is a 396-bed tertiary care facility in Fort Wayne serving northeastern Indiana and northwestern Ohio. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers comprehensive services including Level II adult and pediatric trauma care, stroke care, cancer care, heart and transplant services, maternity and pediatric care, and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient specialties to meet the needs of the regional community.

Community

Fort Wayne, Indiana's second-largest city , is a nationally recognized and affordable community offering strong educational systems, multiple universities, cultural institutions, museums, sports teams, and an extensive trail network. Centrally located in the Midwest, Fort Wayne provides easy access to major cities, including Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Detroit.