Advanced Practice Provider - Trauma Surgery

Franciscan Health Crown Point

12750 S Francis Dr Crown Point, Indiana 46307

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to meet the growing demand for trauma/surgical critical care and emergency general surgery care at Franciscan Health Crown Point in Crown Point, IN. This provider will be joining our trauma program and supporting a steady, well-established team of trauma physicians at the only verified trauma center in Northwest Indiana.

WHAT WE NEED:

Ideal candidate will have recent Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine experience. Candidate will have ACLS/PALS/BLS certifications or willing to become certified. Candidate will have a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Provider will display exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to develop strong ties with the community. Provider will need to work collaboratively with trauma service team to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Flexible full-time schedule
• Call responsibilities: 7 days per month
• Function as the Advanced Practice Provider to a group of trauma/surgical critical care and emergency general surgery patients
• Perform complete and accurate trauma history and physical, consultation note or daily progress note according to established protocols
• Act as first assist for surgical interventions, complete consults, H&Ps, rounding with trauma service team (surgeon, PI coordinator, manager)
• Manage/discharge trauma/surgery patients from various settings in conjunction with attending physician and/or trauma team leader
• Obtain health history and perform physical exam in order to determine diagnosis and treatment plan in accordance with established standards, procedures and practices
• Requisition laboratory tests and radiological exams as appropriate
• Manage Trauma Service Team with attending physician
• Coordination of transfers and discharge planning with the case managers and/or social workers
• Perform other duties as required

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 hospital ministries, 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:

Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. Northwest Indiana has a reasonable cost of living, low taxes, is family-friendly with award-winning schools , dog parks, walking/biking trails that lead all the way to Chicago. Crown Point has a hometown atmosphere, with its historic downtown square, numerous unique shops, parks, golf courses, options for city or country living and other scenic locales. Crown Point is in close proximity to Chicago, Lake Michigan beaches and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, area waterparks, and much more. Whether you are living on the lake or inland, Crown Point offers a little piece of paradise for everyone.  

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree – Required
• Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) – Required - or
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification - Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association – Required
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) within 6 months of hire – Required

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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.