<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 facility supported by one of the nation's largest emergency medicine practice organizations. This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement offering a generous sign-on bonus, occurrence-based professional liability coverage with tail, and a clear path to leadership for physicians who want more than a shift-work arrangement. Fort Wayne's combination of low cost of living, strong school systems, and genuine community feel makes this a compelling destination for EM physicians at any career stage.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Generous sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Access to CME resources, educational tools, and professional development programming through a dedicated physician institute</li> <li>Online scheduling platform (Shift Admin) for transparent, flexible shift management</li> <li>Opportunities for growth into leadership roles within a large, established national EM organization</li> <li>Institutional stability backed by a nationally recognized emergency medicine practice group</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency Medicine practice in Fort Wayne, IN — a regional hub with a broad patient catchment across northeast Indiana</li> <li>Independent contractor model with shift-based scheduling managed through Shift Admin online platform</li> <li>Support structure of a large national EM organization, including clinical resources, operational infrastructure, and peer network</li> <li>Access to professional development pathways and leadership tracks for physicians seeking advancement beyond clinical practice</li> <li>Ongoing CME access through a dedicated physician education institute</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 managing the full spectrum of community and regional emergency department acuity</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city, offering a quality of life that consistently ranks among the best in the Midwest — with a low cost of living, highly rated public and private schools, and a revitalized downtown anchored by restaurants, arts venues, and riverfront parks. Outdoor recreation is accessible year-round through the city's extensive trail network and nearby lakes, while Indianapolis and Chicago are both within a comfortable drive for weekend travel or major-airport access.</p>