Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / Indiana / Permanent / Orthopedic Surgeon (Hand) Job

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title : Orthopedic Surgeon (Hand) 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 hand and upper extremity surgical caseload Admissions & Rounding : Included Consults & Follow-Ups : Yes Case Mix / Clinical Focus Areas : Hand surgery and general orthopedic cases 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 subspecialty 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 expansion of orthopedic service line CREDENTIALING & COMPLIANCE Board Requirements : Board Certified / Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery (Hand focus encouraged) DEA & Certifications : DEA, CSR, licensure as required Credentialing Timeline : Approximately 90120 days 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 (Hand focus preferred) State License Required : Indiana medical license or eligibility to obtain Certifications : DEA, CSR, BLS / ACLS as required Experience : Subspecialty training in Hand Surgery encouraged; new graduates