Physician - Clinical & Residency Faculty Role - Valparaiso, Indiana

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Family Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care and serve as faculty in a Physician Residency Program. This role combines clinical responsibilities with teaching, mentorship, and program development to support the next generation of physicians.

• Develop and implement effective patient care plans, including diagnostics, treatments, consultations, and referrals
• Manage continuity of care through proper scheduling, follow-ups, and tracking of chronic conditions, abnormal results, and missed appointments
• Deliver whole-person care by addressing biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors
• Coordinate referrals to specialists such as social workers, nutritionists, and mental health professionals
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation
• Perform and document routine health screenings and preventive services
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care
• Adhere to infection control protocols and universal precautions
• Oversee residents in the management of hospital patients
• Document daily progress notes and respond to patient-related communications
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical protocol development
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and in-service sessions

• Support residency program operations, including coordinating clinical rotations
• Mentor and counsel residents on academic and clinical performance
• Participate in program evaluations and on-site reviews
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of residency candidates
• Teach and supervise medical students and residents

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency Program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Active or eligible for state medical licensure
• DEA certification
• Current CPR certification
• Ongoing commitment to continuing medical education

• Strong patient-centered care and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic clinical setting

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment

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