Internal Medicine Job in Valparaiso, Indiana
Outpatient Internal Medicine Physician | Valparaiso, IN | Suburban Chicago Area
Company:Community Health Systems
Profession/Specialty:Internal Medicine
Location:Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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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 HospitalNorthwest 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.
CommunityValparaiso 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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About Northwest Health - Porter
Northwest Health - Porter, located in Valparaiso, Indiana boasts 271 private rooms, advanced technology, and an innovative patient-centered design philosophy. Northwest Health - Porter, its outlying centers and the adjacent 60,000 square foot Medical Plaza is committed to medical excellence and patient centered care. Porter's inpatient and ambulatory programs are accredited by Joint Commission and continue to be recognized nationally in multiple areas including award winning centers of excellence by American Heart Association, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and the Leapfrog Group on quality and clinical safety practices; HealthGrades, the Society of Chest Pain Centers, and most recently, became the first in Indiana to receive full Atrial Fibrillation with Electrophysiology Services Accreditation status from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC), an Institute of the American College of Cardiology. A full continuum of specialized services are available, including Emergency/Trauma, Cardiology, Primary Care/Family Medicine, Oncology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care, Orthopedics (including a Joint Replacement Center and Spine Center), and Acute and Outpatient Rehabilitation. Northwest Health - Porter hosts a team of experienced caregivers in the family-centered Women and Children’s Pavilion. Longest-running NICU in northwest Indiana is onsite. The NICU admits infants of any gestation and weight. C-sections are performed in the delivery unit for convenience and safety of patients. Skin-to-skin delivery is offered in the C-Section suite. The communities within Porter County offer a unique blend of lifestyles from rural to metropolitan to suburban…to in-between! Valparaiso is conveniently located 45 miles from Chicago, 35 miles from the resort communities of Michigan, and 15 miles from the breathtaking Indiana Dunes State Park. The education system provides excellent public and private schools, as well as universities and colleges. Indiana ranks among the lowest housing and living expenses in the nation!
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