Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedic Surgery

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to meet the growing demand for orthopedic surgery at FPN Munster Medical Office Building in Munster, Indiana. Candidate will ideally have orthopedic experience and will collaborate with our orthopedic surgeon team.

Candidate will have a focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff. Provider will need to work collaboratively with physician to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

What you can expect:

• Flexible, full-time position
• Clinic focus to include post ops, injections
• Hospital focus to include rounding, consults
• Experience working with orthopedic injuries is preferred
• Common diagnoses and procedures:
• Soft tissue injuries (ligament, tendon, injuries)
• Joint replacement surgery
• Ligament reconstruction and repair
• Orthopedic injuries
• Up-to-date technologies and state-of-the-art surgical equipment
• On-site equipment:
• X-ray

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:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid malpractice
• Paid time off plus 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 disability insurance
• Customized marketing support

More information:

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Where we live:

The town of Munster is in beautiful Lake County, IN. Located thirty minutes southeast of downtown Chicago, Munster is part of the Chicago metropolitan area, while still maintaining a rural and suburban feel. Enjoy the ability to reverse commute from Chicago to Munster or choose to reside in the Northwest IN suburbs which provide excellent school systems, reasonable cost of living and family-friendly amenities. Situated along the South Shore of Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities to enjoy the beach, sand dunes, and many outdoor activities. Munster offers an affordable cost of living, excellent school options including private and public schools, and a diverse employment base.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree - required
• Physician assistant certified (PA-C) required
• Basic life support program (BLS) - American Heart Association - 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.