General Surgery Opportunity - La Porte, IN

Northwest Health – La Porte is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible General Surgeon to join its established surgical team in La Porte, Indiana. This is an employed opportunity offering a strong referral base, advanced robotic technology, and a supportive clinical team in an affordable community with an excellent quality of life.

Both new graduates and experienced surgeons are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be comfortable providing bread-and-butter general surgery, with additional subspecialty interests welcomed. Robotic surgery experience is preferred.

Position Highlights

• Hospital-employed General Surgery opportunity
• Join an established team with General Surgery and APP support
• Bread-and-butter General Surgery with opportunities to incorporate additional areas of interest
• Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system available
• Approximately 2–3 clinic days and 2–3 OR days per week
• Average clinic volume of approximately 15–20 patients per day
• General Surgery call at one hospital. 1:2 call schedule
• Strong referral network and dedicated clinic support
• Access to OR, anesthesia, ICU, endoscopy, and specialty support

A competitive recruitment package may include:

• Competitive compensation
• Commencement bonus
• Residency/Fellowship stipend
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Relocation assistance
• CME support
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Comprehensive benefits

About the Hospital

Northwest Health – La Porte is a 85-bed acute care hospital serving La Porte County and surrounding communities in northern Indiana. Operated by Community Health Systems, the hospital provides comprehensive services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, surgical services, and maternal health. The hospital is supported by outpatient surgery, physician practices, rehabilitation, sports medicine, occupational health, urgent care, and wellness services and maintains an affiliation with Indiana University Health.

Community

La Porte is the county seat of La Porte County and is located near Lake Michigan in northern Indiana. The community offers a mix of small-town charm and access to regional recreation, employment, and transportation with proximity to Chicago and nearby lakeshore communities.