Physician - Rheumatology

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Rheumatologist to join a new rheumatology practice located at Franciscan Physician Network Specialty Health Center in Crown Point IN.

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 build long-lasting relationships with patients. Physician will need to work collaboratively to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

• Traditional Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Average outpatient volume: 17 – 23 patients per day
• Average inpatient volume: 1 – 3 
• Weekday, Weekend and Holiday Call: 1:4
• Common Diagnoses: 
  • Myositis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Vasculitis
• Ultrasound equipment on-site 
   

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

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

Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. Northwest Indiana has a reasonable cost of living, is family-friendly with award-winning schools.  Crown Point has a hometown atmosphere, with its historic downtown square, numerous unique shops, parks, golf courses, and other scenic locales.  Crown Point is in close proximity to Chicago, Lake Michigan beaches, area waterparks, and much more. Whether you are living on the lake or inland, Crown Point offers a little piece of paradise for everyone.  

Crown Point Attractions:

• Lake County Fairgrounds hosts a large variety of festivals and entertainment throughout the year
• Crown Point Farmer’s Market
• Multiple golf courses
• Lemon Lake County Park