WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join the WorkingWell team in Lake County Indiana to provide a combination of Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care & Family Medicine. A candidate who is willing to travel to up to three designated locations within Munster, Crown Point, St. John, Rensselaer or Hobart. Candidate will find a strong mentorship among group.

WHAT WE NEED:

The ideal candidate will have experience in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care or 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).

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Schedule: Monday - Saturday 8:00 am- 6:00 pm

  • Rotating every other or every 3rd Saturday

  • Includes 10-hour shifts

• Closed holidays

• No call expectation

• Float to up to three locations within Munster, Crown Point, or Hobart

• Average outpatient volume: 25 - 30 patients per day

• Average telehealth visits: 5 patients per day

• Willing to obtain DOT certification

• Common Procedures:

  • Exposures

  • Lacerations

  • Musculoskeletal injuries

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

  • Sprain and strains

  • Suturing, willing to learn

• Will read and interpret x-rays and EKG's

• Strong mentorship

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

• 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

MORE INFORMATION:

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

Where We Live

Franciscan provides WorkingWell services in eight locations throughout Northwest Indiana.

Lake County

Franciscan WorkingWell Crown Point

Franciscan WorkingWell Hobart

Franciscan WorkingWell Munster

COVID-19 VACCINATION

To further Franciscan Alliance's commitment to provide and maintain a safe and healthy workplace and prevent the spread of COVID-19 among our coworkers and their families; our patients, visitors, and vendors, and the community at large all Franciscan workforce members must be vaccinated, unless granted an exemption. We are committed to making the communities we serve healthier.

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.