WHAT WE NEED:

Ideal candidate will have 1 - 2 years of hematology-oncology or inpatient setting experience. The candidate will have a focus on clinical excellence and patient experience/satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills with a desire to invest in the community, building long-lasting relationships with patients and their families.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Flexible full-time schedule

• Rounding is arranged collaboratively with physician

  • Outreach schedule can include Franciscan Health Dyer and Munster locations on a week-by-week basis

• Average inpatient volume: 5 - 10 patients per day

• Innovative new clinical trials program

Clinical Care/Office Visits

• Manage select patient visits independently, including:

  • Iron deficiency follow-ups

  • Chemotherapy education visits

  • Post-chemotherapy follow-ups

  • Breast cancer survivorship (6-month medication management visits)

  • Biologic therapy patients

Medication Management

• Handle narcotic prescribing by guidelines

• Process routine and specialty medication refills

• Monitor for adherence, side effects, and safety

Administrative & In-Basket

• Manage EMR in-basket (labs, messages, refills, results) in a timely manner

• Coordinate care and ensure appropriate follow-up

Insurance & Authorizations

• Conduct peer-to-peer reviews as needed

Coverage & Team Support

• Provide provider coverage during physician absence (e.g., vacations)

• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to maintain continuity of care

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

• 27 days of Permitted 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

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at or (844) 376-3627.

WHERE WE LIVE:

and Munster are cities located in beautiful Lake County, IN, & located thirty minutes southeast of downtown Chicago. The cities are part of the Chicago metropolitan area, while still maintaining a rural and suburban feel. Situated along the South Shore of Lake Michigan, the cities offer many opportunities to enjoy the beach, sand dunes, and many outdoor activities.

Dyer and Munster offer an affordable cost of living, excellent school options including private and public schools, and a diverse employment base with a strong commercially insured base of employees.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree – Required

• Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) – Required - or

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification - Required

• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Required