Advanced Practice Provider - Hospitalist

Franciscan Alliance • Michigan City, IN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist to help meet growing demand for the hospitalist program at Franciscan Health Michigan City. The role is part of a high-performing, well-respected group with a culture of teamwork. The provider delivers inpatient care and works collaboratively with physicians and staff to support high-quality patient care and patient satisfaction.

The position has a flexible full-time schedule and averages eight inpatient patients 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 role includes managing an open ICU, responding to Code Blues, participating in the Rapid Response Team, and running codes. Central line placement and intubation experience is preferred. The group offers strong collegial support from specialists.

Franciscan Health is a nonprofit healthcare ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups across Indiana and Illinois. It has 14 hospital ministries and more than 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. The organization describes its work as guided by values of respect for life, fidelity to its mission, compassionate concern, joyful service, and Christian stewardship.

The position is based in Michigan City, Indiana, near Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park, and less than 60 miles from Chicago. Travel is never or rarely required.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• One to two years of experience with inpatient care and Internal Medicine is identified as ideal.
• Strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification per job setting.
• Physician Assistant (PA) qualification or nationally recognized certification, or Nurse Practitioner (NP) qualification 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with central line placement and intubation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient hospitalist care.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Manage an average inpatient volume of eight patients per shift and five to six admissions per shift.
• Take calls from the hospital floor and emergency department during the shift; there is no after-hours call responsibility.
• Run codes and respond to Code Blue events.
• Participate in the Rapid Response Team.
• Provide care in an open ICU.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time