Physician / Rheumatology / Indiana / Permanent / Rheumatologist Job

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title : Rheumatologist

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Location : Munster, IN

Service Setting : Outpatient Practice (Hospital-Employed)

Schedule : Monday Friday; standard business hours

On-Call Expectations : 1 : 3 call rotation

Start Date : Upon completion of credentialing (approximately 90120 days post-offer) PATIENT POPULATION & SCOPE

Patient Demographics : Adult and geriatric populations with autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders

Average Daily Volume / Census : Based on clinic scheduling; manageable caseload supported by integrated EMR and system resources

Admissions & Rounding : Minimal; primarily outpatient focus

Consults & Follow-Ups : Yes, primarily outpatient consultative and follow-up care

Case Mix / Clinical Focus Areas : Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, vasculitis, connective tissue disease, and other inflammatory disorders FACILITY & TEAM DETAILS

EMR System : Epic

Specialty Backup : Access to full network of subspecialists across Community Healthcare System

Support Staff : Dedicated nursing and administrative support team

Leadership & Reporting Structure : Reports to the Medical Director / Division Chief

Reason for Opening : Growth within the expanding Rheumatology service line CREDENTIALING & COMPLIANCE

Board

Requirements : Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology

DEA & Certifications : Active DEA; BLS and ACLS required

Credentialing Timeline : 90120 days COMPENSATION & PERMANENT BENEFITS

Base Salary : Highly competitive; negotiable within MGMA guidelines

Incentive Bonus Structure : RVU-based productivity model with additional quality performance incentives

Relocation Assistance : Available and negotiable

CME Allowance : Comprehensive annual CME funds provided

PTO & Holidays : Flexible paid time off structure

Health & Retirement

Benefits :

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Life and Disability coverage

Malpractice insurance (system-supported) REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Board Status : BC / BE in Rheumatology

State License Required : Indiana medical license or eligibility to obtain

Certifications : DEA, BLS, ACLS

Experience : Prior clinical experience in Rheumatology preferred; new fellows welcome to apply

Additional

Requirements : Strong communication skills, patient-ce