Job Description

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus24 Joliet St Dyer, Indiana 46311

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to meet the growing demand for Physiatry (PM&R) services at Franciscan Health Dyer located in Dyer, IN with outreach to include Crown Point.

WHAT WE NEED:

Candidate will help manage inpatient rehab floor inside Dyer hospital under a collaborating PM&R physician to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care. Candidate will need to be a day-to-day medical manager for medically active rehab patients to ensure they remain stable enough to stay engaged in intensive rehab.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

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

  • Every 4th weekend at Dyer and Crown Point

    • Both campus on one day (Sat or Sun) or 1 campus each day

• Average inpatient volume: 10-15 patients per day

• Will need to do H&P’s, progress notes, discharge summaries, and medication reconciliations on discharge

• Daily follow up on medical issues like blood pressure, Diabetes, pain control, bowel/bladder management, infections

• Evaluate new symptoms or clinical changes so therapy can continue safely

• Handle routine orders including lab work, medication adjustment, and imaging

• Coordinate patient care with therapy, nursing, case management, consultants, and attending physician

• Assistance with consults may also be needed depending on the day

WHO WE ARE:

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care system with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. 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 hospitals, 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

• Paid malpractice

• 27 days of Paid 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 Disability Insurance

• 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:

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.

The cities of Dyer and Munster, IN 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:

• 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

TRAVEL IS 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.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org