Advanced Practice Provider - Radiation Oncology

at  Franciscan Health

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the radiation oncology department in NW Indiana. Provider will join us at our multi-disciplinary cancer center primarily at Franciscan Health Crown Point located in Crown Point, IN, with some coverage at Franciscan Health Munster. This will be primarily outpatient focused. Candidate will have the support of an experienced local team of radiation oncologists and other cancer providers.
The Advanced Practice Provider will be a key component in the growth and development of the oncology service line in the Crown Point market area, alongside Franciscan Physician Network physicians, oncology nurse navigators, and other experienced oncology clinicians.

WHAT WE NEED:

The candidate will have a focus on clinical excellence and patient experience/satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and will desire to invest in the community, building long-lasting relationships with patients and their families. Provider will need to work collaboratively with physician to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care. Oncology experience is helpful but not required - specialty specific training will be provided.

WHO WE ARE:

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.
With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree - Required
• Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) – Required - or
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification - Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Required

Please refer the Job description for details