Physician - Pulmonary/Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Pulmonary Critical Care Sleep Medicine physician to join our team and meet the growing demand for Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine services located in our FPN Northwestern Indiana region (our department covers 3 locations: Franciscan Health Munster, Franciscan Health Dyer, & Franciscan Health Crown Point). Interested candidate will be joining a team of well-established providers including six physicians and two advanced practice providers.

WHAT WE NEED:

Ideal candidate will have a focus on caring for adult patients with experience in clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills, strong critical care skills, and a desire to develop strong ties with the community and build long-lasting relationships with patients and their families. Physician will need to work collaboratively to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Weekday Call: 1 per week

• Weekend & Holiday Call: 1:3

• Average Inpatient Volume: 10 - 20 patients per day

• Average Outpatient Volume: 8 - 12 patients during clinic hours

• EPIC electronic medical record

• Procedures

  • Arterial line

  • Chest tube

  • Central line

  • Intubation

  • Thoracentesis

  • Bronchoscopy

• Onsite Equipment:

  • Ultrasound

  • Pulmonary Function Lab

  • Robotic assisted bronchoscopy

  • Endobronchial ultrasound EBUS

• Strong mentorship from existing providers

WHO WE ARE:

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.

With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

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:

Dyer, Munster and Crown Point are cities located in beautiful Lake County, IN. Located 30 to 45 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.

Dyer, Munster and Crown Point 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.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate - Required

• Physician License (MD/DO) - Upon Hire Required - and -

• Board Certification in Specialty Discipline (or eligibility if appropriate) - Upon Hire Required

• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Upon Hire Required

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.