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Franciscan Alliance lists this Physician - Palliative Care opportunity in dyer, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Palliative Care Physician Opportunity
Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Board Eligible/Board Certified Palliative Care (Internal or Family Medicine) Physician to join our team at Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Munster to meet the growing demands for Hospice and Palliative Care services. Palliative Medicine represents our Franciscan Value of Respect for Life and embodies our mission and vision.
Ideal candidate will have a strong focus on clinical excellence and providing compassionate patient care. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills with a desire to develop strong ties with the community and build long-lasting relationships with colleagues. Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers will need to work collaboratively to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.
For all health care services at Franciscan Physician Network, we follow the Ethical and Religious Directives, while caring for our patient population.
Full-time schedule; average of 2 clinic days per week depending on volume
Rotating weeknights and weekend call for inpatient only: 1:4
Average outpatient volume: 5 - 6 patients per week
Average inpatient volume: 6 patients per day
National Catholic Bioethics certification provided
Collegial team of specialists
Onsite chaplain and social worker
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.
Indiana was recently ranked the #2 Best State to Practice Medicine, reflecting the supportive environment our physicians experience every day, including competitive compensation, a favorable malpractice climate, and an affordable cost of living. It's an ideal place to build a rewarding, sustainable career while serving communities that truly value their caregivers.
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
Leadership development through board and committee opportunities
Dyer is located in beautiful Lake County, IN. Located thirty minutes southeast of downtown Chicago. Dyer is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area, while still maintaining a rural and suburban feel. Situated along the South Shore of Lake Michigan, this area offers many opportunities to enjoy the beach, sand dunes, and many outdoor activities. Dyer offers an affordable cost of living, excellent school options including private and public schools, and a diverse employment base.
Qualifications:
Doctorate - Required
Physician License (MD/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.
Worksite address
dyer, IN, 46311, US
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