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