Outpatient Family Medicine | La Porte, Indiana | Near Lake Michigan & Chicago

Northwest Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join an established, collaborative primary care practice in historic La Porte, Indiana. Operating out of a newly remodeled, modern facility, this hospital-employed position offers an ideal balance between a robust, turnkey clinical practice and an exceptional Midwestern lifestyle, minutes from Lake Michigan and under an hour from Chicago.

Practice Highlights

• 100% Outpatient Primary Care: True outpatient medicine with no obstetrics and no inpatient rounding duties.
• Established Clinical Team: Practice alongside one seasoned Family Medicine physician and two Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) with dedicated clinical and administrative support.
• Modern Facility & Workflow: Practice out of a newly renovated, highly efficient clinical space featuring an attached urgent care center to streamline access and care delivery.
• Turnkey Panel: Inherit an existing patient base with immediate volume alongside consistent opportunities for growth.
• In-Office Procedures: Office-based procedures are fully encouraged, supported, and integrated into your daily workflow.
• Subspecialty Network: Seamless access to comprehensive specialty and subspecialty referral pathways within Northwest Health.
• Physician-Friendly State: Indiana consistently ranks among the top states to practice medicine, featuring landmark medical malpractice tort reform legislation that caps damages and protects providers.
• New Graduates Welcome: Experienced mentors on-site provide a supportive onboarding environment for graduating residents.

Compensation & Benefits

• Lucrative Financial Structure: Competitive guaranteed base salary supplemented by achievable wRVU productivity and quality incentives.
• Substantial Upfront Incentives: Generous commencement bonus, full relocation assistance, and early-commitment residency training stipends for qualifying candidates.
• Loan Repayment: Meaningful medical education loan repayment assistance.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Full health, dental, vision, prescription, and disability insurance.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement plan featuring competitive health system matching.
• Time Off & Professional Growth: Generous paid time off (PTO) alongside paid CME leave with an annual expense stipend.
• Full Coverage: 100% employer-covered malpractice liability insurance.

Candidate Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency in the United States.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
• Active (or eligible for) Indiana medical license and federal DEA registration.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to partner with and support Advanced Practice Providers.

Community & Lifestyle

La Porte—known as the "City of Lakes"—delivers a blend of historic charm, natural recreation, and urban accessibility:

• Lakes & Recreation: Surrounded by serene inland lakes and located just minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Park and the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan.
• Prime Accessibility: Situated less than 60 miles from downtown Chicago, offering easy weekend trips or daily train commutes via the South Shore Line.
• Family-Centric Living: Affordable cost of living, charming neighborhoods, distinct local dining, and strong public and private educational options.

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: La Porte FM

All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

About the Hospital

Northwest Health – La Porte is a 85-bed acute care hospital serving La Porte County and surrounding communities in northern Indiana. Operated by Community Health Systems, the hospital provides comprehensive services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, surgical services, and maternal health. The hospital is supported by outpatient surgery, physician practices, rehabilitation, sports medicine, occupational health, urgent care, and wellness services and maintains an affiliation with Indiana University Health.

Community

La Porte is the county seat of La Porte County and is located near Lake Michigan in northern Indiana. The community offers a mix of small-town charm and access to regional recreation, employment, and transportation with proximity to Chicago and nearby lakeshore communities.