Physician - General Surgery

Laporte Health Center

900 I St La Porte, Indiana 46350

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Physician to meet the growing demand for general surgery. Interested candidate will join our group at FPN LaPorte Health Center located in LaPorte, IN.

WHAT WE NEED:

Ideal candidate will be dedicated to general surgery and enjoy operating, have experience in past or present hospital rounding, and have a focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Fellowship training is preferred but not required. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff. Provider will need to work collaboratively to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

· Weekday, weekend & holiday call rotation

· Average patient volume: varies by season

· Up-to-date technologies and state-of-the-art surgical equipment

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

· Paid malpractice

· 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:

Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Park, La Porte and Porter Counties merge the best of small-town friendliness with easy access to Chicago – less than 60 miles away. Known for its miles of waterfront beaches and property, you can live in amenity rich communities where affordable living options abound.

Qualifications:

Doctorate - Required

Physician License (DR/DO) - Upon Hire Required – and -

Board Certification in Specialty Discipline (or eligibility if appropriate) - Upon Hire Required

Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Upon Hire 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.

Job Ref: R-132853

Department: FPN Operations

Location: La Porte, Indiana

Address: 900 I St, La Porte, IN 46350, United States of America

Schedule: Regular Part time

Shift: Day

Weekly hours: 24