Family Medicine Physician - Valparaiso, Indiana

Family MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Physician – Primary Care / Outpatient SettingPosition Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Physician to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in an outpatient clinical setting. This role focuses on managing chronic conditions, promoting preventive care, and coordinating treatment plans to ensure continuity and quality outcomes. The Physician will collaborate closely with clinical staff and contribute to a team-based care environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement effective patient care plans, including diagnostics, treatments, referrals, and follow-up care

Manage continuity of care, including scheduling, tracking return visits, and monitoring chronic conditions and abnormal results

  • Provide whole-person care by addressing medical, social, psychological, and environmental factors
  • Coordinate referrals to specialists such as social workers, nutritionists, and mental health professionals
  • Maintain accurate, concise, and timely medical documentation
  • Perform and document routine health screenings and preventive care services
  • Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive health strategies
  • Follow infection control protocols and universal precautions
  • Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers when applicable
  • Provide consultation and oversight for patient care as needed
  • Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
  • Attend provider meetings, trainings, and required in-service sessions
  • Contribute to clinical guidelines and protocol development
  • Engage in community outreach and education when requested
  • Support teaching and mentoring of students or residents as applicable
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Education & Training

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
  • Completion of an accredited residency program
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Active or eligible for state medical licensure
  • DEA certification
  • Current CPR certification
  • Commitment to continuing medical education

Experience

  • 1–3 years of clinical experience preferred, but not required
  • Skills & Competencies
  • Strong patient-centered care and customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic clinical setting
  • Technical Skills
  • Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment

Additional Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Participation in required training and quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited institution and have completed an accredited residency program. Active state medical licensure, DEA certification, and current CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Chronic condition managementTreatment planningClinical collaborationDiagnostic skillsPatient education

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine Physician - Valparaiso, Indiana at Commonwealth Medical Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,560 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 34 employers

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$420k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
55% this job
Relocation assistance
43%
Loan repayment
26%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,560 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Valparaiso

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,437/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.