Advanced Practice Provider - Palliative Care

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice

CME with annual stipend

Full benefits package

Job summary

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus in Indiana seeks a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Palliative Care experience for inpatient and outpatient care. The role involves a mix of clinic and hospital rounds, with weekend inpatient call on a 1:4 rotation and steady outpatient volumes.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a patient‑centered approach, and will collaborate closely with physicians to deliver high‑quality care within a compassionate Catholic health

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• PA-C or NP certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: time split between clinic and inpatient rounding.
• Rotating weekend call for inpatient only: 1:4.
• Coordinate and deliver high quality patient care in collaboration with physicians.

Skills

Palliative care experience

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree

PA-C

NP Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus

24 Joliet St Dyer, Indiana 46311

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Palliative Care experience for an Inpatient and outpatient position to join our team at Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Munster to meet the growing demands for Hospice and Palliative Care services.

WHAT WE NEED

Ideal candidate will have past Palliative Care experience, with a focus on clinical excellence, and patient satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff. Provider will need to work collaboratively with physician to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Schedule: Time split between clinic and inpatient rounding
• Rotating weekend call for inpatient only: 1:4
• Average outpatient volume: 12 patients per week
• Average inpatient volume: 6+ patients per day

WHO WE ARE:

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care system with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. 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 hospitals, 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.

Indiana was recently ranked the #2 Best State to Practice Medicine, reflecting the supportive environment our physicians experience every day, including competitive compensation, a favorable malpractice climate, and an affordable cost of living. It’s an ideal place to build a rewarding, sustainable career while serving communities that truly value their caregivers.

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
• Leadership development through board and committee opportunities

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at [e-mail] or [phone].

WHERE WE LIVE:

Dyer and Munster are cities located in beautiful Lake County, IN. Located thirty minutes southeast of downtown Chicago. The cities are part of the Chicago metropolitan area, while still maintaining a rural and suburban feel. Situated along the South Shore of Lake Michigan, the cities offer many opportunities to enjoy the beach, sand dunes, and many outdoor activities.

Dyer and Munster offer an affordable cost of living, excellent school options including private and public schools, and a diverse employment base with a strong commercially insured base of employees.

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 thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.