Saint Joseph Medical Group (SJMG) has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligible* Family Medicine physician to join Saint Joseph Family Medicine, Walkerton, a growing practice located in Walkerton, Indiana. Near the University of Notre Dame, Go Irish!

Saint Joseph Medical Group is the employed arm of Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS). The Medical Group includes over 20 practice sites with over 100 primary care and specialist physicians in St. Joseph, Marshall, and Elkhart Counties.

This position will be employed by Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, a regional health system of Trinity Health and an affiliate of Loyola Medicine.

JOB DUTIES 

• The selected physician will see patients of all ages, Pediatric through Geriatric.
• Basic laboratory services are available and basic procedures such as skin tag and mole removal, suturing, and joint injections may be performed.
• Opportunities for teaching exist with St. Joseph Health System Family Medicine residents [clinical teaching and supervision].
• Must adhere to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.
• May be required to maintain active membership status on the medical staff of SJHS-SB and/or SJHS-Ply.

*Board Certification required within 5 years of Residency Program Completion. 

Saint Joseph Health System is proud to announce that the state of Indiana recognizes their service area as eligible for participation in the Student Loan Repayment Program!

Qualifying providers (listed below) are eligible for up to $40,000 of loan forgiveness (tax exempt) for serving full-time in one of our qualifying clinics and/or hospital.

Financial Benefit:

• $20,000/2 year commitment
• $40,000/4 year commitment

Requirements:

• Serve full-time for the allotted time.
• Participate in an ECHO learning project which connects health professionals with specialist teams who share tools for improving treatment for specific populations, diseases, or conditions.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right Family Medicine physician to be part of a growing practice. 

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

Saint Joseph Medical Group is offering an excellent compensation package for the right Family Medicine physician including: 

• Competitive salary range in line with MGMA standards. 
• Malpractice paid by corporation, including tail insurance. 
• Health/dental/vision/disability/life insurance/retirement benefits. 
• 27 days off per year; 7 holidays; 5 days and $3,000 for CME.
• $3,000 per year for professional journals, dues, and memberships. 
• Student loan assistance available.
• Relocation assistance provided in accordance with policy.