Career Center

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Fellowship trained Breast Surgeon to join our team and meet the growing services at Franciscan Physician Network Breast Surgery Lafayette.   Qualified candidates will be responsible for evaluating and managing patient diagnosis to help detect, prevent and treat exclusively breast benign and malignant diseases.  Surgeon will manage a comprehensive health care team in both the ambulatory and surgical setting.

WHAT WE NEED:

The candidate will have a focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Physician will display exceptional interpersonal skills and have a desire to invest in the community and build long-lasting relationships with patients and their families.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• 36 patient contact hours plus 4 hours administrative time â“ alternating between clinic and surgery

• Clinic Schedule:  Monday â“ Friday , 8:00 a.m. â“ 5:00 p.m.

• Typical Schedule:  3 days/week in Clinic and 2 days/week in Surgery at Franciscan Health Lafayette East

• Average Clinic Volumes:  10 â“ 12 patients per day

• Excellent and experienced support staff including dedicated CST, RN and office personnel

• Call expectation: Take own call except when out of office, call is light with few emergencies and covered by front line nurse triage program

• Opportunity will be located in the brand new, comprehensive Franciscan Health Cancer Center Lafayette slated to open 2023

• Cancer Center will provide all resources on-site including:  mammography, diagnostic, lab, infusion center and support services

• Strong referral base from over 50+ primary care providers in area

WHO WE ARE:

Franciscan Physician Network (FPN), a division of FRANCISCAN HEALTH, brings together the many primary care and specialty physician groups associated with Franciscan Healthâ™s hospitals and access points across Indiana and Illinois. FPN includes over 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers.

With 12 hospitals, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. Franciscan Health takes pride in providing compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

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

• 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:

Lafayette  is a multi-faceted town which encompasses a vibrant college scene, a beautiful natural landscape and a lively urban center.  Across the Wabash River in West Lafayette, Purdue University draws a diverse young student population to the city. A walking tour of downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops, and public art.

Nature abounds in the city and area parks, including Columbian Park, the Celery Bog wetlands, the Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Garden along Wildcat Creek, and Wolf Park in Battle Ground.  Lafayette offers an excellent art scene with local breweries, wineries, shops, pick your own fruit farms among many other amenities and activities.

Western Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work.  The AMA has designated Indiana as one of the nationâ™s top âœphysician friendly❠states due to its favorable malpractice status.  The region is the home of Purdue Research Park and many multi-national companies which contribute to a strong, local economy.  Offerings include highly-ranked public and private schools and diverse cultural activities.