Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Hand Surgery

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to meet the growing demand for orthopedic surgery. Candidate will collaborate with hand and sports surgeons at Franciscan Health Mooresville with outreach to FPN Center Grove Family Medicine at Stones Crossing.

Ideal candidate will have 2+ years of surgical/1^st assist orthopedic experience; clinic experience is also preferred. Candidate will have a focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Physician Assistant 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.

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Weekday Call: As needed 
• 2 days a week of Surgery; number of cases may vary per week
• Experience working with Sports Medicine Orthopedics and Hand Surgeon is preferred
• With outreach to FPN Center Grove Family Medicine at Stones Crossing
• Average outpatient volume: 20 – 24 patients per day
• Average inpatient volume: 6 – 8 
• Common Diagnoses: 
  • Fractures (all types)
  • Soft tissue injuries (Ligament, Tendon, and Meniscus Injuries)
  • Arthritis (Hip, Knee, Shoulder)
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Pain (Hand, Knee, Foot, Elbow, Shoulder, Hip)
• Up-to-date technologies and state-of-the-art surgical equipment
• On-site Equipment: 
  • X-ray
     

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
• Paid malpractice
• 27 days of Paid 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 Disability Insurance
• Customized marketing support

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at practice@franciscanalliance.org or (844) 376-3627.

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