Careers

Physician - Pulmonary Critical Care

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified fellowship trained Pulmonary Critical Care physician to join us at Franciscan Physician Network Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine located in Lafayette, Indiana. Candidate will join a group of for physicians in a practice which is currently experiencing significant growth and high patient demands.

WHAT WE NEED:

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

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Clinic Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• 36 patient contact hours with 4 hours administrative time

• Schedule: Hospital coverage one week followed by three weeks in clinic

• Clinic appointments 20 minutes for follow-up and 40 minutes for new patient visits

• Average Clinic Patients: 20-25 per day

• Average Hospital Consults: 22-24 per day

• Designated MA and RN support for each physician, phone triage nurse and 2 nurses who round during day call

• Call Expectations: One week of day call per month, following week day clinic and night call, following two weeks day clinic only

• Telehealth visits offered in both clinic and hospital with consults to rural health centers

• Outreach to Crawfordsville and Rensselaer 1-2 days per month, travel time <40 minutes, mileage reimbursement

• Opportunity to educate and train students

• Support from respiratory and pathology

• Strong mentorship available from seasoned physicians in practice

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, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives

• Generous start-up and retention bonuses; relocation allowance

• 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:

Lafayette is a multi-faceted town which encompasses a vibrant college scene, a beautiful natural landscape and a lively urban center. Across the Wabash River in West Lafayette, Purdue University draws a diverse young student population to the city. A walking tour of downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops, and public art.

Nature abounds in the city and area parks, including Columbian Park, the Celery Bog wetlands, the Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Garden along Wildcat Creek, and Wolf Park in Battle Ground. Lafayette offers an excellent art scene with local breweries, wineries, shops, pick your own fruit farms among many other amenities and activities.

Western Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. The AMA has designated Indiana as one of the nation's top "physician friendly" states due to its favorable malpractice status. The region is the home of Purdue Research Park and many multi-national companies which contribute to a strong, local economy. Offerings include highly-ranked public and private schools and diverse cultural activities.

COVID-19 VACCINATION

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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.