Job Description
Northwest Health – Porter is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Internal Medicine Physician to join a thriving, patient-centered outpatient practice in Valparaiso, Indiana. Located under an hour from downtown Chicago and minutes from the southern shores of Lake Michigan, this hospital-employed opportunity offers an exceptional balance of clinical autonomy, collaborative team support, and top-tier compensation.
Position Highlights
- 100% Outpatient Practice: Dedicated primary care setting with no inpatient rounding obligations.
- Established Patient Base: Step into an active, well-regarded practice with an established patient panel and strong community presence.
- Collaborative Clinical Environment: Work alongside experienced primary care physicians, subspecialists, and advanced practice providers with robust medical assistant and administrative support.
- System-Wide Support: Seamless referral pathways across Northwest Health's extensive specialty network.
- Academic & Teaching Involvement: Opportunity to engage with and mentor residents through the affiliated residency program.
- New Graduates Welcome: Dedicated, structured onboarding and mentorship programs available for emerging physicians.
- Employment Structure: Stable, full-time hospital-employed model (W-2).
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Guaranteed Base Salary: Lucrative base pay supplemented with wRVU-based productivity and quality incentives.
- Upfront Financial Support: Commencement bonus, residency training stipend (for qualifying candidates), and full relocation assistance.
- Education Support: Substantial medical education loan repayment assistance.
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Full medical, dental, vision, prescription, and disability insurance options.
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) / retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- Time Off & Professional Development: Generous paid time off (PTO) alongside paid CME leave with an annual expense allowance.
- Protection: 100% employer-covered malpractice liability insurance.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine (or Family Medicine with strong adult primary care focus).
- Eligible for an unrestricted Indiana medical license and federal DEA registration.
- Passion for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered adult outpatient care.
Community & Location Highlights
Valparaiso provides classic Midwestern charm coupled with metropolitan convenience:
- Proximity to Chicago: Located approximately 45–60 minutes from downtown Chicago, offering easy access to major cultural institutions, world-class dining, and international transit hubs via vehicle or the South Shore Line train.
- Recreation & Lifestyle: Minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Park along Lake Michigan, featuring pristine beaches, hiking trails, a historic downtown square, vibrant dining, and top-ranked public and private school systems.
Interested in learning more?
We invite you to have a confidential conversation to explore how this position aligns with your clinical interests and lifestyle goals.
Contact:
Kristy Tigner, Senior Physician Recruitment Specialist
Direct/Cell: 740-260-5992 (Calls and texts welcome)
Email: kristy_tigner@chs.net
To apply directly, follow this link: Valparaiso IM
All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
About the Hospital
Northwest Health – Porter is a 200-bed acute care hospital located in Valparaiso, Indiana. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a full continuum of services, including emergency and trauma care, cardiology, oncology, primary care, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, orthopedics, spine care, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. The hospital features a Women and Children’s Pavilion and a long-standing neonatal intensive care unit serving Northwest Indiana.
Community
Valparaiso is located in Porter County, approximately 45 miles from Chicago and near the Indiana Dunes State Park. The area offers a blend of suburban, rural, and metropolitan lifestyles; strong public and private schools; higher education institutions; and an affordable cost of living relative to national averages.
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