Physician - Palliative Care

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indianapolis seeks a Board Eligible/Board Certified Palliative Care physician dedicated to compassionate patient care and community engagement. The position offers a flexible full-time schedule with competitive compensation packages and generous time off. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to clinical excellence, working within a supportive team environment focused on delivering high-quality medical care.

Benefits

Flexible full-time schedule

Competitive compensation and income guarantee

Generous recruitment bonus program

27 days of Allowed Time Off plus CME days

Full benefits package including health and retirement options

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong focus on clinical excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Desire to build relationships with community.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Physician and Advanced Practice Providers to deliver quality patient care.
• Provide compassionate patient care in accordance with Ethical and Religious Directives.
• Participate in shared call responsibilities.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctorate Required

Physician License (MD/DO) - Upon Hire Required

Board Certification in Specialty Discipline

Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Upon Hire Required

Job description

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus 8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Palliative Care (Internal or Family Medicine) physician to join our team at our Indianapolis, IN location at Franciscan Health Palliative Care . Palliative Medicine represents our Franciscan Value of Respect for Life and embodies our mission and vision.

WHAT WE NEED:

Ideal candidate will have a strong focus on clinical excellence and providing compassionate patient care. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills with a desire to develop strong ties with the community and build long-lasting relationships with colleagues. Physician and Advanced Practice Providers will need to work collaboratively to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

For all health care services at Franciscan Physician Network, we follow the Ethical and Religious Directives , while caring for our patient population.

• Flexible full-time schedule; No weekends or holidays
• Physicians share call and act as backup for Nurse Practitioner for nights and weekends
• Physicians are only on backup call, not primary call and call volume is extremely low (on average 1 call per month)
• Additional training such as a short immersive course and appropriate CME in Palliative Care provided upon hire
• National Catholic Bioethics certification provided
• Collegial team of specialists
• Onsite chaplain and social worker

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 Health'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
• 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 [e-mail] or [phone].

WHERE WE LIVE:

Indianapolis, Indiana's capital city, is in the heart of it all. Whether you are looking for a quiet suburban feel or the hustle and bustle of living in downtown, Indianapolis offers an affordable cost of living with excellent school options. Indianapolis continues to grow with thriving businesses and retailers, a strong corporate base, talented workforce, robust convention/hospitality market, and a quickly expanding residential community with a superb quality of life. Indianapolis has a large, diverse population with many cultural events and restaurants.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate Required
• Physician License (MD/DO) - 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

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.