Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - South Bend

Indiana Health Centers•South Bend, IN

About The Position

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center that has provided affordable, high-quality healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. IHC offers integrated primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare through clinics and other community services across Indiana. The South Bend (Michigan Street) health center is seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve patients of all ages and with a variety of health conditions. The ideal candidate is committed to IHC’s mission and demonstrates integrity, compassion, respect, and a willingness to serve. This is a 100% outpatient role with 35 patient-care hours and five administrative hours per week. The position uses a team-based collaborative care model and eClinicalWorks EMR, with onsite integrated behavioral health services. The schedule is flexible, with no weekends, evenings, or major holidays. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development. The compensation range is $114,000–$124,000, depending on experience. Additional compensation and benefits include a potential $15,000 reward and retention bonus, CME funding and time, a guaranteed minimum annual salary increase, paid malpractice and tail coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act, potential eligibility for National Health Service Corps and company loan repayment programs, paid licensing and certification expenses, insurance benefits beginning on day one, employer-paid life and disability coverage, HSA contributions, a 403(b) retirement plan with matching after one year, paid time off and floating holidays, leave programs, a wellness program with paid participation incentives, and employee assistance programs.

Requirements

Certification as a Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or AANP, or certification as a Physician Assistant through NCCPA.
Valid Indiana license.
Current DEA licensure and prescriptive authority after hire.
At least two years of clinical experience as an NP or PA in a primary care setting.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain continuing medical education requirements for licensure.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Training and experience in family practice.
Knowledge of behavioral concepts, specialty treatment, and community resources.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a Community Health Center.
Spanish-speaking skills.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and age-appropriate assessments, and establish patient databases and medical histories.
Diagnose illnesses and conditions and establish acceptable management plans under the supervision of and in consultation with supervising physicians.
Provide counseling and patient education on preventive care, medications, and basic nutrition.
Attend and participate in clinic staff meetings.
Assist with, participate in, or conduct clinic-related projects and programs with the approval of the Site Medical Director.
Follow HIPAA and OSHA standards for medical care providers.

Benefits

$15,000 additional reward and retention bonus opportunity, paid in allotments.
$2,500 CME allowance plus five days.
Guaranteed minimum 2.5% annual salary increase.
Paid malpractice coverage with 100% tail insurance covered through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and company loan repayment programs.
Paid license, DEA, and board certification expenses.
Insurance benefits eligibility beginning on day one.
Employer-paid group life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
Employer HSA contributions.
403(b) retirement plan with matching after one year of employment.
Generous paid time off and floating holidays.
Flexible leave of absence programs.
Personify Health wellness program with paid incentives for participation.
Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services.