Physician - Family Medicine
Franciscan Health·Lafayette, Indiana
Franciscan Health·Lafayette, Indiana
Provide high-quality primary care to children and adults within a thriving family medicine practice. Responsibilities include managing common diagnoses and providing clinical oversight to a Nurse Practitioner.
Lafayette Ferry Street Medical Building 2708 Ferry St Lafayette, Indiana 47904 WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine physician to join our growing family medicine practice at our FPN Ferry Street Family Medicine Clinic in Lafayette, IN.
This physician would join a thriving practice consisting of three physicians and three nurse practitioners, as well as an experienced support staff.
WHAT WE NEED: Ideal candidate will have a strong 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.
Physician will need to work collaboratively with all physicians and staff members to deliver the highest quality of patient care.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: Practice Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Flexible schedule; No weekends or holidays Average outpatient volume: 18-20 patients per day Shared Call 1:4 with Nurse Triage System Physician will provide oversight to 1 NP Telehealth offered On-site lab Common Diagnoses: Child and adult wellness visits Back pain Endocrinology issues Hypertension Heart failure
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.
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: 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 nation’s top “physician 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.
Doctorate - Required Physician License (MD/DO) - Upon Hire Required – and - 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. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Requires a Doctorate degree and a Physician License (MD/DO). Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine and hold a BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Market context
Indiana physician openings in vascular surgery are typically driven by hospital and specialty practice coverage needs, so demand can be steady where procedural volume is high. These roles are competitive because employers look for an MD or DO, an active Indiana license, and board certification or eligibility, along with strong clinical and surgical skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure status and recent vascular case experience before applying.