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How much do burn surgeon jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for burn surgeon in Indiana is $351,012.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $333,000.00 and $380,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a burn surgeon?

A Burn Surgeon is a specialized medical professional who treats patients with severe burns, including thermal, chemical, and electrical injuries. They perform surgical procedures such as skin grafts and reconstructive surgeries to promote healing and restore function. Burn Surgeons work closely with multidisciplinary teams in burn centers or hospitals to provide comprehensive care, including infection control, pain management, and rehabilitation. Their role also involves long-term follow-up to address scarring and functional recovery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a burn surgeon?

Burn Surgeons require advanced surgical expertise, in-depth knowledge of wound care, and completion of medical school followed by surgical and burn fellowship training. Familiarity with specialized equipment like skin grafting tools, negative pressure wound therapy systems, and certification such as Board Certification in Surgery is crucial. Exceptional communication, leadership, and emotional resilience are vital soft skills for working with patients and multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are essential to deliver effective, compassionate care in high-stakes, complex clinical situations.

What are some common challenges faced by burn surgeons and how are they addressed?

Burn Surgeons often encounter complex cases involving severe injuries that require rapid assessment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and long-term patient management. One major challenge is managing critical patients with extensive burns, which demands quick decision-making and teamwork with specialists such as plastic surgeons, intensivists, physical therapists, and psychologists. Surgeons address these challenges through ongoing education, simulation training, and participation in burn care networks to stay current with best practices. Support from a coordinated care team and hospital resources helps maintain high-quality outcomes for patients throughout their recovery journey.

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Infographic showing various Burn Surgeon job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 6% Nights. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $351,012 per year, or $168.8 per hour.

Physician Surgery-General - Competitive Salary

DOCTORS CHOICE PLACEMENT SERVICES, INC.

Fort Wayne, IN • On-site

$246K - $296K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Seeking Burn Surgeon - Ft. Wayne, IN - Tertiary Care Center - Fellowship Required!!
Hospital is seeking candidates for a full time Burn Surgeon. Candidates must be BC/BE  in General Surgery, have a Fellowship in Burn, and be ABLS certified (Instructor Preferred).   No Visa support.
   Required Burn Fellowship
   12 – Bed Inpatient Unit
   Rotating block schedule
   Outpatient and Inpatient coverage
   Opportunities include: resident teaching, research, and outreach
   Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Program
   Providing Burn Care to the Region since 1974
A comprehensive benefit package will be offered and may include:
   Generous salary plus incentive
   Medical Education Debt Repayment
   Relocation
   CME
   Health and Retirement
Fort Wayne, Indiana
   Rated #1 city in Indiana to raise your kids
   Second largest city in Indiana with a population of 360,000+
   NamedAll-American City Award and a City of Livability
   Always ranked in the top 10 Lowest Cost of Living cities in the country
   10 minute drive to work – no traffic!
   Over 25 miles of connected trails for walking, running, hiking and biking
   Excellent public, private, and parochial schools, as well as colleges and universities
   Active academic community, including Indiana University School of Medicine and The Fort Wayne Medical Education Program, a family practice residency program
   87 public parks, 25 golf courses and 300 lakes within 50 miles of Fort Wayne
   Family activities: the award winning Children’s Zoo and Science Central Art and cultural: Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, and the Botanical Conservatory
   Rated #1 city in the country for minor league sports (baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and NCAA Division I college sports)
   Close to Indianapolis (two hours), Chicago, Cincinnati, and Detroit (three hours)

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