Physician - Clinical & Residency Faculty Role - Valparaiso, Indiana

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.

Physician Responsibilities

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

Faculty Responsibilities

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