Outpatient Gastroenterology | 4-Day Workweek | Minimal Call | Indiana

Bluffton Regional Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our growing, community-focused hospital. This is an outstanding opportunity for a GI physician looking for a high-quality outpatient practice, strong procedural volume, and exceptional work-life balance — all within a supportive, collegial environment.

Position Highlights

• Outpatient-focused practice with occasional inpatient consults
  • Approximately 95% outpatient, 5% inpatient
    
• No traditional call burden
  • Call limited to answering ED phone calls re: whether to treat locally or transfer
  • No in-house or overnight call requirements
• 4-day workweek available, supporting excellent work-life balance
• Clinic hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Strong procedural volume
  • Previous 0.8 FTE GI averaged ~20 procedures per week

Clinical Practice

• Established procedural focus including:
  • Upper and lower GI endoscopy
  • Manometry experience welcomed but not required
• Opportunity to shape and grow the practice based on your interests

Support & Resources

• Interest in adding APP support to optimize physician time in procedure rooms
• Collaborative medical staff and supportive hospital leadership
• Part of the Lutheran Health Network, offering system resources with a community feel

Teaching & Mentorship

• No prior resident teaching requirement
• Opportunity to mentor residents if desired — flexible based on physician interest

Why Bluffton Regional?

Bluffton Regional Medical Center is a 40-bed acute care hospital known for its efficient operations, physician accessibility, and close-knit community culture. Physicians here enjoy autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and the ability to make a visible impact without the bureaucracy of larger systems.

Why Bluffton, Indiana?

Bluffton offers affordable living, short commutes, excellent schools, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere, while remaining within easy driving distance of Fort Wayne and other regional amenities — making it an ideal place to build both a career and a life.