Indiana University Health Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and community-minded Primary Care Physician to join our growing team at IU Health Primary Care–Portland, located on the campus of IU Health Jay Hospital.  This is an ideal opportunity for physicians who want to practice full-spectrum primary care in a supportive rural community—while still benefiting from the resources, stability, and innovation of Indiana’s largest healthcare system.

Why Portland, Indiana?
Portland is a welcoming community of approximately 6,400 residents, offering the best of small-town living: friendly neighbors, affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, and a slower pace that allows for deeper patient relationships.  The clinic is uniquely well-resourced thanks to its location on the hospital campus, providing convenient access to:
•     Outpatient lab and radiology
•     Physical and occupational therapy
•     Specialist outreach clinics
•     A collaborative network of IU Health providers
It’s a place where physicians can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.

Position Highlights
•     Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages from Portland and surrounding communities.
•     Opportunity to perform screening colonoscopies
•     Ability to perform small office procedures (such as lacerations. wart removal, I&D, wedge resections)
•     Establish and manage your own patient panel with measurable quality-based data to support population health goals.
•     Participate in shared after-hours call supported by a nurse triage system.
•     Enjoy a strong team culture focused on quality, patient experience, and provider support.
•     Benefit from the backing of a large, integrated health system with robust clinical resources.
•     Opportunity to teach and mentor residents through the Family Medicine Residency Program at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
•     Visa sponsorship available for J1 and H1B candidates.

Ideal Candidate
•     MD or DO with board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
•     Passion for rural health, community engagement, and long-term patient relationships.
•     Interest in teaching, mentoring, and contributing to the development of future physicians.
•     Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care aligned with the IU Health mission to make Indiana one of the healthiest states in the nation.
What IU Health Offers
•     Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
•     Supportive onboarding and mentorship.
•     Opportunities for academic involvement and professional growth.
•     A community-based practice environment with the infrastructure of a statewide health system.

Click here to see the clinic website and resources: IU Health Primary Care-Portland

Click here to see the local hospital: IU Health Jay Hospital

At IU Health, you’ll find the most skilled network of primary care physicians in Indiana. Backed by the extensive resources and technology of the IU Health community, our primary care physicians and advanced providers practice at 50+ offices throughout the state of Indiana. Practice locations range from rural primary care clinics to faculty roles in metro areas with the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Portland, Indiana is rural community located in East Central Indiana. The community offers diversity in economic development, employment and education along with affordable housing.

• A beautiful downtown provides unique shopping in the many historic buildings and also offers a deeper look at the city’s past history
• Family parks and nature preserves offer relaxing afternoons and invigorating recreation
• The Arts Place is the premier community arts facility of the region which includes a theatre, art galleries, classrooms and studios and is also home of the “Landscape’s Legacy”, a one-of-a-kind tile relief mural
• Fun community events take place in the summer such as the Tri-State Gas Engine Show – the world’s largest, a Vintage Bike Show – the nation’s largest, and the Annual Gathering of the Great Lakes Nations Pow Wow – which celebrates the Native American culture and history through traditional demonstrations including drums, dances, and displays of Native American items
• 50 minutes to Ft. Wayne, 90 minutes to Indianapolis, and 150 minutes to Chicago
• Click here to learn more about Portland

About Indiana University Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. Additionally, IU Health - home to the IU Health Medical Center has been ranked #1 in Indiana for over a decade by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all. At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.

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