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
Patient Volume/Census: Not specified
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 Indiana medical 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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