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 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 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.

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.