Family Physician - Chesterton & Merrillville: $30,000 sign on bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Care Physician - Chesterton and Merrillville

$140,000–$192,500 (28 Hours/Week) + $30,000 Sign-On Bonus

Employer-Sponsored | Predictable Weekday Schedule | No RVU Pressure

Looking for a flexible primary care role with fewer hours and no productivity quotas?

At Marathon Health in Chesterton & Merrillville, IN , you’ll practice full-spectrum primary care in an employer-sponsored model; while working just 28 hours per week , with predictable scheduling and no RVU pressure.

Located in Northwest Indiana, these communities offer Lake Michigan shoreline living with convenient access to downtown Chicago.

• Smaller patient panels patients)
• 30-60 minute appointments
• No RVU or production-based compensation
• Minimal insurance billing & administrative burden
• Predictable weekday schedule
• Collaborative care model working alongside APPs
• Focus on preventive, relationship-based care

Our Employer-Sponsored Direct Primary Care model allows you to focus on quality, outcomes, and patient engagement not volume.

Chesterton and Merrillville offer the best of both worlds: access to Chicago with a lower cost of living and a relaxed lifestyle.

Physicians relocating to Northwest Indiana appreciate:

• Easy commuter access to downtown Chicago
• Proximity to Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan beaches
• Lower housing costs compared to Chicago suburbs
• Strong school systems and family-friendly communities
• Short commute times and less congestion
• Access to Chicago’s cultural, dining, and professional opportunities

For physicians currently practicing in high-pressure Chicago health systems, this role offers metropolitan access with a more sustainable care model and improved work-life balance.

• $140,000–$192,500 for 28 hours/week
• $30,000 sign-on bonus
• Non-production-based compensation model
• CME allowance, license & DEA coverage, malpractice insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off & holidays
• Access to Marathon Health services for you and your family

• MD or DO
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
• Active state license (DEA preferred)
• CPR/BLS certification

Marathon Health is a leading provider of employer-sponsored advanced primary care, serving 2.5 million eligible patients across 41 states. We are a six-time Best in KLAS award winner and five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work recipient.

Our mission is simple: deliver patient-first, relationship-based care that improves outcomes and restores purpose to the practice of medicine.