Pain Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Pain Medicine Physician90% Outpatient | Monday–Friday | 6 Weeks Off | RVU + Quality Bonuses | 30 Minutes from Chicago | Munster, Indiana

A well-established, financially strong healthcare system in Northwest Indiana is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pain Medicine Physician to join its growing employed physician group in Munster, Indiana , approximately 30 minutes from downtown Chicago .

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering a predominantly outpatient practice (90%) , a flexible Monday–Friday schedule, productivity and quality bonus potential, a negotiable sign-on bonus, and 6 weeks of flexible time off . Physicians are also encouraged to incorporate subspecialty interests and help shape their practice around their individual professional goals.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Highly competitive, negotiable compensation based on MGMA guidelines
• Additional bonuses based on RVUs and quality metrics
• Negotiable sign-on bonus
• 90% outpatient / 10% inpatient
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Flexible work schedule
• 6 weeks of flexible time off
• Approximately 25 clinic patients per day
• 1:4 call rotation
• Opportunity to design your practice around individual clinical interests
• Established group-practice setting
• Collegial physician environment
• Physician mentorship and practice-development support
• Financially strong health system
• Long-tenured local leadership
• EPIC EMR with AI functionality
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) with employer match
• Exceptional CME funding
• Licensure and professional expense reimbursement
• Approximately 30 minutes from downtown Chicago

Pain Medicine Practice

The incoming physician will join an established physician network with a practice structure designed to allow the physician to utilize the full breadth of their Pain Medicine training.

A major advantage is the predominantly outpatient structure:

90% Outpatient / 10% Inpatient

Practice Details

• Full-time, permanent employed position
• 90% outpatient practice
• 10% inpatient practice
• Monday–Friday
• Flexible work schedule
• Approximately 25 clinic patients per day
• 1:4 call rotation
• Board Certified or Board Eligible candidates considered
• Subspecialty interests encouraged
• Opportunity to shape the practice around individual professional goals
• EPIC across inpatient and outpatient settings

Build a Practice Around Your Interests

The organization specifically encourages physicians with additional subspecialty interests.

Rather than requiring the incoming physician to fit into a narrowly defined practice model, there is an opportunity to develop aspects of the practice around your own clinical strengths, interests, and long-term professional goals.

You'll also join a collegial group of system physicians who can provide mentorship, clinical collaboration, referrals, and support as you develop your practice.

Compensation & Bonus Potential

The organization offers a competitive employed physician compensation model with additional upside tied to productivity and quality.

• Highly competitive base salary
• Compensation negotiable based on MGMA guidelines
• RVU-based bonus opportunities
• Quality metric bonuses
• Negotiable sign-on bonus

A specific dollar range was not provided in the recruitment materials, so final compensation will be negotiated based on experience, qualifications, and the overall employment arrangement.

Comprehensive Benefits

The employed physician benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• 6 weeks of flexible time off
• Exceptional CME funds
• Medical license reimbursement
• CSR reimbursement
• DEA reimbursement
• Professional dues reimbursement
• Subscription reimbursement

Advanced Technology

The health system utilizes EPIC EMR across both inpatient and outpatient settings , including AI functionality.

The organization is also described as a fully integrated HIMSS Stage VII health system , reflecting a highly developed clinical information technology infrastructure.

Physician Support & Organizational Stability

The incoming physician will join a collegial group of system physicians who are eager to provide:

• Physician mentorship
• Clinical collaboration
• Referral relationships
• Practice-development support
• Assistance developing individual clinical interests

The physician network is backed by a financially strong health system with an experienced, long-tenured local leadership team , providing the stability and resources necessary to establish a long-term Pain Medicine practice.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Appropriate training in Pain Medicine
• Eligible for Indiana medical licensure
• Comfortable with a predominantly outpatient practice
• Ability to participate in a 1:4 call rotation
• Interest in a collaborative group-practice environment

Subspecialty interests are encouraged and may be incorporated into the physician's practice.

Start Timeline

Once an offer has been accepted, the anticipated credentialing process is approximately:

90–120 days

This provides time for licensing, credentialing, onboarding, and relocation when applicable.

Live Near Chicago

Located in Munster, Indiana , this position provides convenient access to Chicago while allowing physicians to practice within an established Northwest Indiana healthcare system.

Downtown Chicago is approximately 30 minutes away , providing access to:

• World-renowned museums and cultural attractions
• Professional sports
• Restaurants and dining
• Performing arts
• Shopping and entertainment
• Major airports and international travel

The Opportunity

This Pain Medicine opportunity combines a predominantly outpatient practice, strong earning potential, productivity upside, and schedule flexibility within an established regional health system.

With 90% outpatient medicine, a Monday–Friday flexible schedule, 6 weeks of time off, negotiable MGMA-based compensation, RVU and quality bonuses, a negotiable sign-on bonus, and a location approximately 30 minutes from downtown Chicago , the position provides an attractive foundation for a physician seeking a long-term Pain Medicine practice.

You'll have the support and resources of an established health system while retaining the opportunity to shape your practice around your individual clinical interests and professional goals .