Advanced Practice Provider - Radiation Oncology

Franciscan Health Crown Point 12750 S Francis Dr Crown Point, Indiana 46307 WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the radiation oncology department in NW Indiana. Provider will join us at our multi-disciplinary cancer center primarily at Franciscan Health Crown Point located in Crown Point, IN, with some coverage at Franciscan Health Munster. This will be primarily outpatient focused. Candidate will have the support of an experienced local team of radiation oncologists and other cancer providers. The Advanced Practice Provider will be a key component in the growth and development of the oncology service line in the Crown Point market area, alongside Franciscan Physician Network physicians, oncology nurse navigators, and other experienced oncology clinicians. WHAT WE NEED: The candidate will have a focus on clinical excellence and patient experience/satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and will desire to invest in the community, building long-lasting relationships with patients and their families. Provider will need to work collaboratively with physician to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care. Oncology experience is helpful but not required - specialty specific training will be provided. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: Flexible full-time schedule; No nights or weekends Anticipated outpatient volume: 5 - 10 patients per day Inpatient consultations as needed during business hours Medical management of patients undergoing radiation therapy Some vacation coverage at other NWI radiation oncology offices as needed Opportunity for expansion to supportive oncology/additional cancer services if desired Quality of life allows for daily commute from Chicago and surrounding suburbs 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, 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 MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at practice@franciscanalliance.org or (844) 376-3627. WHERE WE LIVE: Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana is a desirable community to live and work. Northwest Indiana has a reasonable cost of living, is family-friendly with award-winning schools. Crown Point has a hometown atmosphere, with its historic downtown square, numerous unique shops, parks, golf courses, and other scenic locales. Crown Point is in close proximity to Chicago, Lake Michigan beaches, area waterparks, and much more. Whether you are living on the lake or inland, Crown Point offers a little piece of paradise for everyone. Qualifications: Master's Degree - Required Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) – Required - or Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification - Required Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Required TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely 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.