WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our team in Northwest Indiana to provide Urology care for our patients in Dyer. Join our practice which includes one physician and one physician assistant as they provide ambulatory clinic care, hospital rounding and surgical cases. We are seeking a long-term partnership with a provider who is willing to work closely with others. Franciscan Physician Network strongly supports advanced practice providers by allowing them to be autonomous in building their own practice while collaborating with the care team.

WHAT WE NEED:

Ideal candidate will have prior experience in both ambulatory clinic and be skilled in the surgery setting. Candidate would thrive in a fast-paced environment and be team-oriented. Provider will need to work collaboratively with physician to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care. Candidate will also have desire to develop strong ties with patients and the community in which they serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Practice Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Schedule: 36 hours of patient contact and 4 hours of administrative work

• Primary responsibilities include hospital rounding, assisting in surgery and clinic

• Potential for shared weeknight call after training

• Average clinic volume: 8 - 12 patients per day

• Coverage includes Dyer, Hammond and Munster campuses

• Support staff includes 4 MA's, 1 RN, 1 Surgical Scheduler

• Virtual visits being offered

• Strong primary care referral base - over 30 new patient referrals monthly

• In-network specialty services: Urodynamics, in-office biopsies, in-office cystoscopy

• Strong mentorship available from seasoned providers within the practice

• Opportunity to assist with pediatric cases

• Collaboration in Operating Room working with DaVinci XI robotics

• Onsite Equipment: 2 fully equipped procedure rooms, Cystoscope, Transrectal Ultrasound

WHO WE ARE:

Franciscan Physician Network (FPN), a division of FRANCISCAN HEALTH, brings together the many primary care and specialty physician groups associated with Franciscan Health's hospitals and access points across Indiana and Illinois. FPN includes over 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers.

With 12 hospitals, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. Franciscan Health takes pride in providing compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Franciscan Physician Network we strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:

• Competitive compensation, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives

• Generous recruitment bonus program including relocation allowance; commencement and retention packages

• Paid malpractice

• 27 days of Allowed Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend

• Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance

• Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)

• Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability

• Customized marketing support

• Leadership development through board and committee opportunities

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at practice@franciscanalliance.org or (844) 376-3627.

WHERE WE LIVE:

Hammond, Dyer, and Munster are cities located in beautiful Lake County, IN. Located thirty minutes southeast of downtown Chicago. The cities are part of the Chicago metropolitan area, while still maintaining a rural and suburban feel. Situated along the South Shore of Lake Michigan, the cities offer many opportunities to enjoy the beach, sand dunes, and many outdoor activities. Hammond, Dyer, and Munster offer an affordable cost of living, excellent school options including private and public schools, and a diverse employment base with a strong commercially-insured base of employees.

Local Attractions:

• Lake Michigan

• Indiana Dunes

• Lost Marsh Environmental Recreation Area which includes 330 acre championship golf course, and nature preserve

• Year-Round Festivals and Area Events

• Towle Theater

• Horseshoe Casino

• The region offers shopping at enclosed shopping malls, an outdoor discount outlet center and miles and miles of popular chain stores in shopping plazas

• Among the South Shore's agri-tourism opportunities are wineries, dairies, restaurants, U-pick orchards/farms, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and farmers' markets

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.