Physician Assistant Specialty

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Medical Oncology & Hematology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our busy practice at Franciscan Health Cancer Center located in Munster, IN. The Nurse Practitioner will rotate between our locations at Franciscan Health Munster and Franciscan Health Dyer. The hospitals are state-of-the-art facilities with great support staff that works well together as a team. 

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

WHO WE ARE:

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.

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 [email protected] or (844) 376-3627.

WHERE WE LIVE:

Dyer 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

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.