Pediatrician

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 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

• 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

• Board Requirements:
  Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• DEA &
  
  Certifications:
  
  DEA, CSR, licensure as required
• Credentialing Timeline:
  Approximately 90–120 days

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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