Michigan City Woodland Medical Center 8865 West 400 North Michigan City, Indiana 46360 WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/ Board Certified Gastroenterologist to meet the growing demand for gastroenterology in Michigan City, IN. Join a busy, established practice with 5 experienced physicians and multiple advanced practice providers. WHAT WE NEED: Ideal candidate will have ERCP experience, an interest in Hepatology and a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and build long-lasting relationships with patients. Physician will need to work collaboratively with existing medical staff to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: Office Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Physician Schedule: 3 - 4 half days in clinic, 3 - 4 half days in surgery, 1 full day off
Physician Call 1:5 - Physician takes 1 full week call (Friday 8:00 a.m. - Friday 8:00 a.m.), no clinic during call week only hospital procedures and front-line call coverage Call Friday to Thursday, Rotating Holidays Average Patient Volumes: Half Day Clinic 12 - 15, Half Day Surgery 8 - 10 Practice shares 3 RN's, dedicated MA support for every physician, 2 surgery schedulers in-house Outreach Required: Clinics in LaPorte, Chesterton, Valparaiso (all within 30 minutes commute) Potential Virtual Visits Shared collaboration between physician for APP's in group
Hospital based Nurse Practitioner sees new consults and rounding ahead of physicians Clinic based Nurse Practitioner
Strong mentorship available from senior physician leadership Strong referral base: On average 75 -100 per week for general GI In-Network Oncology Services offering full spectrum, wrap around services Franciscan Health Michigan City new construction and services being offered Onsite Equipment: BRAVO, Pill Cam, Fibroscan, HD Motility and EndoFlip located at the Surgicenter Advanced endoscopist in the group offering EUS and a wide range of pancreaticobiliary interventions. 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, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives Generous recruitment bonus program including relocation allowance; commencement and retention packages 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 or . Qualifications: Doctorate Required Physician License (DR) - 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.
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