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