Physician Rheumatology - Competitive Salary
Company: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Location: East Chicago
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Rheumatologist • Job
Type: Permanent – Full-Time • Location: East Chicago, IN • Service
Setting: Outpatient and limited inpatient practice • Schedule:
Full-time schedule, Monday–Friday • On-Call Expectations: 1:4 call
rotation, covering a single hospital • Start Date: Negotiable;
credentialing required (90–120 days) PATIENT POPULATION & SCOPE •
Patient Demographics: Adult • Average Daily Volume / Census: Varies
by outpatient clinic and inpatient consults • Admissions &
Rounding: Included for inpatient cases • Consults & Follow-Ups: Yes
• Case Mix/Clinical Focus Areas: Rheumatologic conditions including
autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders FACILITY &
TEAM DETAILS • Beds in Department/Unit: Community Hospital (458
beds) with support across system hospitals • EMR System: Epic •
Specialty Backup: Multispecialty support across medicine and
surgical lines • Support Staff: Nurse practitioner support in
inpatient and outpatient settings • Leadership & Reporting
Structure: Reports within physician-led group practice • Reason for
Opening: Program growth and expansion CREDENTIALING & COMPLIANCE •
Board Requirements: BC/BE in Rheumatology • DEA & Certifications:
Active DEA; BLS/ACLS required • Credentialing Timeline: 90–120 days
COMPENSATION & PERMANENT BENEFITS • Base Salary: Competitive,
MGMA-based (negotiable) • Incentive Bonus Structure: RVU-based
compensation and contract bonuses • Relocation Assistance:
Negotiable • Student Loan Repayment: HRSA Workforce Student Loan
Repayment available • CME Allowance: Exceptional CME funds provided
• PTO & Holidays: Flexible time off program • Health & Retirement
Benefits: • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance available • 403(b)
with employer match • Life & Disability Coverage • Malpractice
Insurance under favorable state regulations • Licensure
reimbursement (license, CSR, DEA, dues, subscriptions) • Sign-on
bonus negotiable REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS • Board Status:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology • State License
Required: Eligible for Indiana medical license • Certifications:
BLS and ACLS required • Experience: Experience preferred; new
graduates considered • Additional Requirements: EMR proficiency
(Epic); collaborative practice approach DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES •
Provide comprehensive rheumatology services in both outpatient and
inpatient settings • Diagnose and manage autoimmune, inflammatory,
and musculoskeletal disorders • Participate in call rotation (1:4)
covering single hospital • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
and APPs to deliver patient-centered care • Engage in program
development and quality improvement initiatives COMMUNITY &
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS • About the Area: Located 30 minutes from
downtown Chicago with convenient access to metropolitan amenities •
Local Attractions: World-class museums, restaurants, cultural
events, and recreational opportunities • School System: Strong
public and private school systems in Northwest Indiana and
Chicagoland • Housing: Affordable housing options compared to
Chicago metro area • Demographic & Professional Profile:
Family-friendly community with suburban lifestyle and urban access
• Nearby Cities: 30 minutes from Chicago; access to Indiana and
Illinois suburbs • Nearest Airport: Chicago Midway International
Airport; Chicago O’Hare International Airport • Distance from
Airport: Approximately 40 minutes by car
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