JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Pediatrician • Job Type: Permanent – Full-Time • Location: Hobart, IN (Chicagoland Area) • Service Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient • Schedule: Monday – Friday • Start Date: Negotiable (credentialing typically 90–120 days) PATIENT POPULATION & SCOPE • Patient Demographics: Pediatrics, including newborns • Average Daily Volume / Census: Outpatient pediatric care with inpatient newborn rounding • Admissions & Rounding: Included • Consults & Follow-Ups: Yes • Case Mix/Clinical Focus Areas: General Pediatrics FACILITY & TEAM DETAILS • Beds in Department/Unit: Pediatrics within multi-specialty hospital system • EMR System: Epic – fully integrated HIMSS Stage VII • Specialty Backup: Network of subspecialists within a four-hospital system • Support Staff: Collegial group of physicians and multidisciplinary staff • Leadership & Reporting Structure: Reports within Community Healthcare System physician group • Reason for Opening: Growth and expansion CREDENTIALING & COMPLIANCE • Board Requirements: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics • DEA & Certifications: DEA, CSR, licensure as required • Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90–120 days COMPENSATION & PERMANENT BENEFITS • Base Salary: Highly competitive, negotiable per MGMA guidelines • Incentive Bonus Structure: RVU-based contract bonuses • CME Allowance: Exceptional CME funds available • PTO & Holidays: Flexible paid time off • Health & Retirement Benefits: • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match • Life & Disability coverage • Malpractice coverage under favorable Indiana laws • Additional Benefits: Licensure reimbursement (license, DEA, dues, subscriptions); sign-on bonus negotiable REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS • Board Status: BC/BE in Pediatrics • State License Required: Indiana medical license or eligibility to obtain • Certifications: DEA, CSR, BLS/ACLS as required • Experience: New graduates and experienced pediatricians encouraged to apply • Additional Requirements: EMR proficiency with Epic DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Deliver comprehensive pediatric care in inpatient and outpatient settings • Provide newborn rounding and ongoing pediatric consultations • Collaborate with system physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams • Participate in quality improvement initiatives across the health system • Contribute to practice development and support system growth COMMUNITY & LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS • About the Area: Located in Northwest Indiana, just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago; access to cultural attractions, world-class museums, and vibrant city amenities • Local Attractions: Beaches of Lake Michigan, arts, parks, and community events • School System: Access to quality public and private schools • Housing: Affordable housing options with suburban and urban communities • Demographic & Professional Profile: Family-friendly community with young professionals and established families • Nearby Cities: Chicago, IL within commuting distance • Nearest Airport: Chicago Midway International Airport and O’Hare International Airport • Distance from Airport: Approximately 40–60 minutes by car
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