Medical Director – Franciscan Physician Network – Northern Indiana Ministry

Req ID: R-083224

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking an experienced physician Medical Director with at least 3 years of experience required in Senior  Management healthcare administration and physician practice management direction to lead the medical group in our Northern Indiana Ministry.  This position will provide oversight and direction for the Franciscan Northern Indiana network which is comprised of almost 300 physicians and 150 advanced practice  providers and will be based out of Munster, Crown Point or Michigan City, Indiana.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Seek new patient care opportunities and services, new business opportunities and potential joint ventures to expand the regional Franciscan presence
• Work with Operations to establish a facility plan for current and future local Franciscan Physician Network (FPN) locations and a capital investment plan for expenditures for technology and equipment
• Participate in community, business and public relations activities and marketing campaigns
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key area healthcare decision-makers
• Work with Administrative Director of Operations to provide the leadership and communication to assure that the business operations of local Franciscan Physician Network practices are effective and efficient
• Develop a staffing plan for the physician practices that address present and future needs and develop an effective plan for physician and advanced practice provider recruitment, orientation and retention
• Ensure local Franciscan Physician Network’s compliance with state and federal regulatory bodies and AAAHC, HFAP, NCQA, state department of health and all other regulatory and accrediting agencies governing Healthcare
• Encourage the Franciscan physicians to actively participate as members of the facility medical staff including volunteering for committee responsibilities and other activities to further the mission of Franciscan Alliance
• Maintain a comprehensive quality program for Franciscan Physician Network that ensures high-quality outcomes and customer satisfaction, is grounded in FPN’s performance improvement philosophy and principles, and adheres to the FPN’s annual Performance Improvement Plan’s indicators and goals
• Ensure the development and implementation of quality monitoring, reporting, analysis and improvement systems for functional measures that are linked to FPN’s goals
• Contribute to the development of strategic and financial goals for the local FPN through the creation of policy and program initiatives, including long-range financial planning and branding and marketing strategies, to assure the continued success and growth of FPN
• Serve as a member of the FPN Leadership Council
• Develop and manage the system function area budget as applicable; develop and enforce system area policies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate Required (M.D. or D.O.) and
• Master's Degree Required (MHA, MH, MBA, or MMM) or
• 3 years Senior management role in healthcare administration Required and
• 5 years Directing physician practice management services Required
• Physician License (DR.) - Required and
• Board Certification (BRD CERT) - Required and
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Required

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 14 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,400 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.

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
• 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.

About Franciscan Physician Network

A trusted leader in providing faith-based, integrated health care, Franciscan Alliance brings together the latest technology, innovative procedures and the brightest, most compassionate people to serve our patients in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. Throughout our 13 hospitals and many medical practices, we offer a number of nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.For more than 135 years, Franciscan Alliance has stayed true to our founding mission to care for everyone who comes through our doors. We treat our patients with the best possible care by following the guiding ethical values embodied by our founding congregation, the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. Always mindful of our Christian stewardship to the Roman Catholic Church, we minister with joy, care and compassion according to the ideals of St. Francis of Assisi and our founder, Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel.

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