LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Rheumatology MD in East Chicago, Indiana, 46312!
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title : Rheumatologist
- Job Type : Permanent Full-Time
- Location : East Chicago, IN
- Service Setting : Outpatient and limited inpatient practice
- Schedule : Full-time schedule, MondayFriday
- On-Call Expectations : 1 : 4 call rotation, covering a single hospital
- Start Date : Negotiable; credentialing required (90120 days) PATIENT POPULATION & SCOPE
- Patient Demographics : Adult
- Average Daily Volume / Census : Varies by outpatient clinic and inpatient consults
- Admissions & Rounding : Included for inpatient cases
- Consults & Follow-Ups : Yes
- Case Mix / Clinical Focus Areas : Rheumatologic conditions including autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders FACILITY & TEAM DETAILS
- Beds in Department / Unit : Community Hospital (458 beds) with support across system hospitals
- EMR System : Epic
- Specialty Backup : Multispecialty support across medicine and surgical lines
- Support Staff : Nurse practitioner support in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Leadership & Reporting Structure : Reports within physician-led group practice
- Reason for Opening : Program growth and expansion CREDENTIALING & COMPLIANCE
- Board
Requirements : BC / BE in Rheumatology
DEA & Certifications : Active DEA; BLS / ACLS requiredCredentialing Timeline : 90120 days COMPENSATION & PERMANENT BENEFITSBase Salary : Competitive, MGMA-based (negotiable)Incentive Bonus Structure : RVU-based compensation and contract bonusesRelocation Assistance : NegotiableStudent Loan Repayment : HRSA Workforce Student Loan Repayment availableCME Allowance : Exceptional CME funds providedPTO & Holidays : Flexible time off programHealth & RetirementBenefits :
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance available403(b) with employer matchLife & Disability CoverageMalpractice Insurance under favorable state regulationsLicensure reimbursement (license, CSR, DEA, dues, subscriptions)Sign-on bonus negotiable REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSBoard Status : Board Certified or Board Eligible in RheumatologyState License Required : Eligible for Indiana medical licenseCertifications : BLS and ACLS requiredExperience : Experience preferred; new graduates consideredAdditionalRequirements : EMR proficiency (Epic); collaborative practice approach
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide comprehensive rheumatology services in both outpatient and inpatient settingsDiagnose and manage autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disordersParticipate in call rotation (1 : 4) covering single hospitalCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams and APPs to deliver patient-centered careEngage in program development and quality improvement initiatives COMMUNITY & LOCATION HIGHLIGHTSAbout the Area : Located 30 minutes from downtown Chicago with convenient access to metropolitan amenitiesLocal Attractions : World-class museums, restaurants, cultural events, and recreational opportunitiesSchool System : Strong public and private school systems in Northwest Indiana and ChicagolandHousing : Affordable housing options compared to Chicago metro areaDemographic & Professional Profile : Family-friendly community with suburban lifestyle and urban accessNearby Cities : 30 minutes from Chicago; access to Indiana and Illinois suburbsNearest Airport : Chicago Midway International Airport; Chicago OHare International AirportDistance from Airport : Approximately 40 minutes by car1669570EXPTEMP
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