Physician - Gastroenterology

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Michigan City, ND

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/ Board Certified Gastroenterologist to meet the growing demand for gastroenterology in Michigan City, IN. Join a busy, established practice with 5 experienced physicians and multiple advanced practice providers. The ideal candidate will have ERCP experience, an interest in Hepatology and a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. The candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to develop strong ties with the community and build long-lasting relationships with patients. The physician will need to work collaboratively with existing medical staff to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

Requirements

• Doctorate Required
• Physician License (DR) - Upon Hire Required
• Board Certification in Specialty Discipline (or eligibility if appropriate) - Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• ERCP experience
• Interest in Hepatology
• Strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Desire to develop strong ties with the community and build long-lasting relationships with patients

Responsibilities

• 3 - 4 half days in clinic
• 3 - 4 half days in surgery
• 1 full day off
• Physician Call 1:5 – Physician takes 1 full week call (Friday 8:00 a.m. – Friday 8:00 a.m.), no clinic during call week only hospital procedures and front-line call coverage
• Call Friday to Thursday, Rotating Holidays
• Outreach Clinics in LaPorte, Chesterton, Valparaiso (all within 30 minutes commute)
• Potential Virtual Visits
• Shared collaboration between physician for APP’s in group
• Hospital based Nurse Practitioner sees new consults and rounding ahead of physicians
• Clinic based Nurse Practitioner
• Work collaboratively with existing medical staff to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives
• Generous recruitment bonus program including relocation allowance; commencement and retention packages
• Paid malpractice
• 27 days of Allowed 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree