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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician – Rheumatology
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Employed)
• Location: East Chicago, IN
• Service Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 1:4 rotation (covering a single hospital)
• Call Type: Rotational
• Call Ratio: 1:4
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: General rheumatology patients
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Yes
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: General Rheumatology
FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: EPIC – fully integrated HIMSS Stage VII
• Office Equipment Available: Standard rheumatology diagnostic tools
• Specialty Backup Available: Collegial group of system physicians
• Support Staff Available: Nurse practitioner support in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Reason for Coverage: System-wide expansion and growth of physician service lines
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90–120 days post-offer
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: Highly competitive salary (Negotiable – MGMA-aligned)
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Indiana has favorable malpractice laws
• Additional Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 403B with employer match
• Exceptional CME funds
• Licensure reimbursement (license, CSR, DEA, dues, subscriptions)
• Contract bonuses based on RVUs
• Flexible time off
• Sign-on bonus (negotiable)
• Relocation reimbursement (negotiable)
• HRSA Workforce Student Loan Repayment eligible
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• General rheumatologic evaluations and management
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active IN license (or ability to obtain)
• Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
• Experience: Open to all experience levels
• Other Qualifications: EPIC EMR proficiency; strong clinical and collaborative skills
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Deliver rheumatology care across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Participate in 1:4 call rotation
• Collaborate with a collegial group of physicians
• Use EPIC system for documentation
• Contribute to the expansion of high-quality rheumatologic care across the health system
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