Advanced Practice Provider - Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine

Valparaiso ExpressCare & Working Well

2307 Laporte Ave Valparaiso, Indiana 46383

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide a combination of Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care and Family Medicine and join our team located at Franciscan ExpressCare in Valparaiso, IN.

WHAT WE NEED:

The ideal candidate will have experience in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care and Family Medicine. Candidate will have ACLS/BLS certifications and will be able to see all patient types. Must be certified/willing to become certified to conduct US Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals by the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME).

Ideal candidate should be proficient in:

• Reading basic x-rays of all body parts

• Laceration repair/wound care

• Initial ECG interpretation

• Willing to obtain DOT certification

• Urgent evaluation and treatment of potentially critically ill patients and the appropriate transport of these patients to the closest Emergency Room Department

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Clinic Hours:  Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Flexible full-time schedule

• No Call Expectation

• Average outpatient volume: 30+ patients per shift, depending on season

• Common Procedures:  

  • Exposures 

  • Lacerations 

  • Musculoskeletal injuries

  • Pre-employment, DOT, and Non-DOT physicals

  • Sprain and Strains 

  • Suturing, willing to learn

• On-site Equipment:

  • EKG

  • POCT

  • Hospital Radiation Department

  • CT Department

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

• Time off and continuing medical education (CME) support

• Paid malpractice

• 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:

Valparaiso is situated in a rural setting approximately 1.5 hours southeast of downtown Chicago. Chicago is easily accessible by bus or train allowing citizens to take full advantage of all the culture and entertainment the city has to offer. Home of Valparaiso University, Valparaiso benefits from great learning and community opportunities. Valparaiso has an affordable cost of living with excellent school options including private and public schools.

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

Never or Rarely

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.