Physician - Vascular Surgery

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network, an award-winning healthcare system in Indiana and South Suburban Chicago, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Vascular Surgeon to join our team and meet the growing need for vascular services at Franciscan Health Crown Point. Our Vascular Surgery program is backed by substantial resources and a collegial atmosphere! Practice 100% vascular surgery at a practice that provides state-of-the-art care for vascular diseases and conditions. This is a great opportunity for mentorship while participating in programmatic growth and development.

WHAT WE NEED:

Ideal candidate will be a Board Eligible/Board Certified Vascular Surgeon. Considering experienced surgeons and exceptional new fellowship graduates. Candidate will display positive interpersonal skills and a desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff. Physician will need to work collaboratively with all physicians and staff members within our Cardiology, CV Surgery and IR service line to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care. The candidate will have a focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Willing to develop screening processes and outreach programs.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Full-time Surgery Schedule

• Weekday, Weekend & Holiday Call: 1:4

• Robust Outpatient Clinic

• Average number of inpatients: varies based on surgical case volumes and inpatient vascular consults

• Possible outreach to surrounding Franciscan facilities from the referral center

• New Hospital in 2023 with Cardiothoracic and Vascular Hybrid OR

• Common Diagnoses and Procedures:

  • Peripheral Arterial Disease

  • Carotid Artery Disease

  • General Vascular surgery

  • Femoral Popliteal Bypass

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair/EVAR/TEVAR

  • Peripheral Stenting/Angio

  • Aortoiliac DX/ABF/Stenting

  • Vascular Access/Dialysis - Fistulas

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, 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:

Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. Northwest Indiana has a reasonable cost of living, low taxes, is family-friendly with award-winning schools , dog parks, walking/biking trails that lead all the way to Chicago. Crown Point has a hometown atmosphere, with its historic downtown square, numerous unique shops, parks, golf courses, options for city or country living and other scenic locales. Crown Point is in close proximity to Chicago, Lake Michigan beaches and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 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 and Area Attractions:

• Lake County Fairgrounds hosts a large variety of festivals and entertainment throughout the year

• Crown Point Farmer's Market

• Multiple golf courses

• Boating on Cedar Lake and Lake Michigan

• Live music venues

• Hobart Arts Theatre

• Shipshewana/Amish Acres

• County Line Apple Orchard

• Many wineries within 2 hours throughout Indiana and lower Michigan

• Lemon Lake County Park

COVID-19 VACCINATION

To further Franciscan Alliance's commitment to provide and maintain a safe and healthy workplace and prevent the spread of COVID-19 among our coworkers and their families; our patients, visitors, and vendors, and the community at large all Franciscan workforce members must be vaccinated, unless granted an exemption. We are committed to making the communities we serve healthier.

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.