Outpatient Internal Medicine Physician | Valparaiso, IN | Suburban Chicago Area

Northwest Health – Porter is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Internal Medicine Physician to join a thriving, patient-centered outpatient practice in Valparaiso, Indiana. Located under an hour from downtown Chicago and minutes from the southern shores of Lake Michigan, this hospital-employed opportunity offers an exceptional balance of clinical autonomy, collaborative team support, and top-tier compensation.

Position Highlights

• 100% Outpatient Practice: Dedicated primary care setting with no inpatient rounding obligations.
• Established Patient Base: Step into an active, well-regarded practice with an established patient panel and strong community presence.
• Collaborative Clinical Environment: Work alongside experienced primary care physicians, subspecialists, and advanced practice providers with robust medical assistant and administrative support.
• System-Wide Support: Seamless referral pathways across Northwest Health's extensive specialty network.
• Academic & Teaching Involvement: Opportunity to engage with and mentor residents through the affiliated residency program.
• New Graduates Welcome: Dedicated, structured onboarding and mentorship programs available for emerging physicians.
• Employment Structure: Stable, full-time hospital-employed model (W-2).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Guaranteed Base Salary: Lucrative base pay supplemented with wRVU-based productivity and quality incentives.
• Upfront Financial Support: Commencement bonus, residency training stipend (for qualifying candidates), and full relocation assistance.
• Education Support: Substantial medical education loan repayment assistance.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Full medical, dental, vision, prescription, and disability insurance options.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) / retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Time Off & Professional Development: Generous paid time off (PTO) alongside paid CME leave with an annual expense allowance.
• Protection: 100% employer-covered malpractice liability insurance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine (or Family Medicine with strong adult primary care focus).
• Eligible for an unrestricted Indiana medical license and federal DEA registration.
• Passion for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered adult outpatient care.

Community & Location Highlights

Valparaiso provides classic Midwestern charm coupled with metropolitan convenience:

• Proximity to Chicago: Located approximately 45–60 minutes from downtown Chicago, offering easy access to major cultural institutions, world-class dining, and international transit hubs via vehicle or the South Shore Line train.
• Recreation & Lifestyle: Minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Park along Lake Michigan, featuring pristine beaches, hiking trails, a historic downtown square, vibrant dining, and top-ranked public and private school systems.

Interested in learning more?

We invite you to have a confidential conversation to explore how this position aligns with your clinical interests and lifestyle goals.

Contact:

Kristy Tigner, Senior Physician Recruitment Specialist

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To apply directly, follow this link: Valparaiso IM

All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

About the Hospital

Northwest Health – Porter is a 200-bed acute care hospital located in Valparaiso, Indiana. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a full continuum of services, including emergency and trauma care, cardiology, oncology, primary care, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, orthopedics, spine care, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. The hospital features a Women and Children’s Pavilion and a long-standing neonatal intensive care unit serving Northwest Indiana.

Community

Valparaiso is located in Porter County, approximately 45 miles from Chicago and near the Indiana Dunes State Park. The area offers a blend of suburban, rural, and metropolitan lifestyles; strong public and private schools; higher education institutions; and an affordable cost of living relative to national averages.