JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title: Orthopedic Surgeon
- Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
- Location: Hobart & Valparaiso, IN (Chicagoland Area)
- Service Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
- Schedule: Monday Friday, with shared call responsibilities (1:6 rotation)
- On-Call Expectations: 1:6 rotation
- Start Date: Negotiable (credentialing typically 90120 days) PATIENT POPULATION & SCOPE
- Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics
- Average Daily Volume / Census: Diverse orthopedic surgical caseload
- Admissions & Rounding: Included
- Consults & Follow-Ups: Yes
- Case Mix/Clinical Focus Areas: General Orthopedics; subspecialty interests supported FACILITY & TEAM DETAILS
- Beds in Department/Unit: Orthopedics Unit within a 458-bed hospital system
- EMR System: Epic fully integrated HIMSS Stage VII
- Specialty Backup: Comprehensive physician network with cardiology, oncology, neurology, and surgical support
- Support Staff: Nurse practitioner support in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Leadership & Reporting Structure: Reports within Community Healthcare System physician group
- Reason for Opening: Growth and system expansion CREDENTIALING & COMPLIANCE
- Board
Requirements: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery - DEA & Certifications: DEA, CSR, licensure as required
- Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90120 days
- Visa Sponsorship: Not specified COMPENSATION & PERMANENT BENEFITS
- Base Salary: Highly competitive, negotiable per MGMA guidelines
- Incentive Bonus Structure: RVU-based contract bonuses
- Relocation Assistance: Negotiable relocation reimbursement
- 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 Orthopedic Surgery
- State License Required: Indiana medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Certifications: DEA, CSR, BLS/ACLS as required
- Experience: Subspecialty interest encouraged; new graduates considered with mentorship
