<p>A high-demand Emergency Medicine opportunity is open in Fort Wayne, Indiana — one of the Midwest's most livable mid-size cities — at a well-established emergency department operating under a nationally recognized physician group. This is an independent contractor (1099) engagement offering a generous sign-on bonus, occurrence-based professional liability coverage with tail, and a flexible online scheduling platform that gives physicians real control over their calendar. Physicians seeking a stable, growth-oriented EM practice with access to robust professional development infrastructure will find this role worth a close look.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Generous sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates</li> <li>Excellent overall compensation package structured for independent contractors (1099)</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Access to CME resources and educational tools through a dedicated physician institute</li> <li>Online scheduling via Shift Admin — physician-friendly, transparent shift management</li> <li>Opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement within a large national physician organization</li> <li>Stability and infrastructure of a well-established, nationally recognized emergency medicine group</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor engagement with flexible shift-based scheduling</li> <li>Shift selection and management handled through Shift Admin online scheduling platform</li> <li>Supported by the clinical and operational infrastructure of a large, established emergency medicine group</li> <li>Access to professional development tools and continuing medical education through a dedicated physician learning institute</li> <li>Leadership and growth track available for physicians interested in medical directorship or operational roles</li> <li>Fort Wayne market offers a stable, high-volume community emergency medicine environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Indiana medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full acuity spectrum of a busy community emergency department</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city, offering an appealing combination of affordable cost of living, strong public and private school options, and a genuinely walkable downtown that has seen significant revitalization investment over the past decade. The city sits at the confluence of three rivers, providing year-round outdoor recreation, and is within a three-hour drive of Chicago, Indianapolis, and Columbus — giving physicians the feel of a close-knit community without sacrificing access to major metropolitan amenities.</p>