Advanced Practice Provider - Administrative Lead & Clinical Care Northern Indiana

Munster Administrative Building

757 45th St Munster, Indiana 46321

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), to lead a group of 130+ Advanced Practice Providers with an opportunity to practice part-time. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of leadership, program creation, education/training experience and personnel management. This role represents the APP’s on the Leadership Council, and will assist with the development and execution of mentorship training and retention plans.

WHAT WE NEED:

Ideal candidate will have preferred 10 years of clinical experience, but not required, and five years of leadership, with 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.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Flexible Schedule: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

  • Administrative time 32 hours per week with opportunity for part-time clinical work

  • With early and late meetings as necessary

• No call expectation

• Serve as APP Professional Liaison including performance improvement, peer review, state audits, disciplinary action and compliance

• Attend meetings as needed for APP workforce stabilization, leadership updates and service line growth

• Representation on Committees including, but not limited to:  Chair APP Leadership Council, APP Peer Review, Professional Collaboration

• Participation in APP interviews, onboarding and orientation activities including new hire check-in, exit interviews

• Manage a comprehensive orientation and on-boarding program for APP’s across all specialties, that includes the appropriate support and training necessary to be successful

• Assist in creation of job descriptions for APP leadership, clinical practice and legal for APP specific language

• Develop policies, programs and protocols that assures substantial growth for new and current APP’s ,while assuring retention, provider satisfaction and engagement amongst patients and staff

• Monitor productivity and bonus model calculations

• Serve as subject matter expert for PA and NP including statute, regulatory compliance, utilization, documentation and clinical expertise

Qualifications

• Required Master's Degree: Physician Assistant  or Nurse Practitioner

• 3 years PA or NP in ambulatory setting required

• Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) - State Licensing Board

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

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association

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

• Paid malpractice

• 27 days of Paid 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 [email protected] or (844) 376-3627.

WHERE WE LIVE:

Hammond, 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. Hammond, 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.

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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.