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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/03/20
SCP Health (SCP) is a clinical company. At our core we work to bring hospitals and healers together in the pursuit of clinical effectiveness. With a portfolio of over 8 million patients, 7500 providers, 30 states, and 400 healthcare facilities, SCP Health is a leader in clinical practice management spanning the entire continuum of care, including emergency medicine, hospital medicine, wellness, telemedicine, intensive care, and ambulatory care.

Job Details
  • Manageable census
  • 301 hospital beds
  • 6 physicians on during the day (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • 18 - 20 patients/day (includes admissions & rounding)
  • 7 on / 7 off block schedule
  • 24 hour physician coverage (7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.)
  • 12 hour NP/PA coverage (12 p.m. - 12 a.m.)
  • No procedures required
  • 24/7 Intensivist access – closed ICU
  • EMR: Cerner


Facility Information

Northwest Health-Porter is part of Northwest Health Care System which includes two hospital campuses and seven outpatient facilities serving Porter, Lake, LaPorte, Starke and Jasper counties. The hospital is a 301-bed facility accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility features all-private patient rooms, advanced imaging equipment and new medical and communication technology.



Community Description

Valparaiso is the hottest spot in Porter County when it comes to arts, cuisine, entertainment and shopping. This town is home to Valparaiso University that attracts students from all over the world, bringing a youthfulness and diversity to its nearly 200-year-old streets. Offering low crime, plenty of local amenities, and great schools, Valparaiso is about an hour southeast of Chicago and 2.5 hours north of Indianapolis.



We offer a competitive compensation package, leadership training and development, SCP University with over 200 hours of free CMEs and more.