Physician / Rheumatology / Indiana / Permanent / ...

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 required Credentialing Timeline: 90120 days COMPENSATION & PERMANENT BENEFITS Base Salary: Competitive, MGMA-based (negotiable) Incentive Bonus Structure: RVU-based compensation and contract bonuses Relocation Assistance: Negotiable Student Loan Repayment: HRSA Workforce Student Loan Repayment available CME Allowance: Exceptional CME funds provided PTO & Holidays: Flexible time off program Health & Retirement Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance available 403(b) with employer match Life & Disability Coverage Malpractice Insurance under favorable state regulations Licensure reimbursement (license, CSR, DEA, dues, subscriptions) Sign-on bonus negotiable REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology State License Required: Eligible for Indiana medical license Certifications: BLS and ACLS required Experience: Experience preferred; new graduates considered Additional Requirements: EMR proficiency (Epic); collaborative practice approach by Jobble

Created: 2026-03-04