Advanced Practice Provider - Hospitalist

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Michigan City, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist to support the growing hospitalist program at Franciscan Health Michigan City. The position is part of a high-performing, well-respected team with a strong culture of teamwork. The provider will collaborate with physicians and staff to deliver high-quality patient care, with an emphasis on clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and strong interpersonal skills.

The role has a flexible full-time schedule and averages eight inpatients and five to six admissions per shift. The provider is responsible for calls from the floor and emergency department during the shift, with no after-hours call responsibility. The position includes working in an open ICU, running codes, responding to Code Blue events, and participating in the Rapid Response Team. Specialists provide strong collegial support.

Franciscan Health is a nonprofit health care ministry with physician groups and locations throughout Indiana and Illinois. It has 14 hospital ministries and more than 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. The organization describes its mission and values as caring, respect for life, fidelity to its mission, compassionate concern, joyful service, and Christian stewardship.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Physician Assistant (PA) or nationally recognized certification.
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or nationally recognized certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association, as required by the job setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with physicians and staff.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience with inpatient care and Internal Medicine.
• Experience with central line placement and intubation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Manage an average inpatient volume of eight patients per shift.
• Handle an average of five to six admissions per shift.
• Respond to calls from the hospital floor and emergency department during the shift.
• Run codes and respond to Code Blue events.
• Participate in the Rapid Response Team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus incentives.
• Recruitment bonus program, including relocation allowance, commencement packages, and retention packages.
• Paid malpractice.
• Benefits package that may include health, life, dental, vision, and legal insurance.
• Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), and 401(a).
• Short- and long-term own-occupation disability coverage.
• Leadership development through board and committee opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time