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Franciscan Alliance
Lafayette, Indiana

Physician - Infectious Disease

Infectious DiseaseFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Lafayette 3920 Building

3920 St Francis Way Lafayette, Indiana 47905

What We Need

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Infectious Disease Physician to join our team and meet the growing demands for our infectious disease services based out of FPN Infectious Disease Lafayette in Lafayette, Indiana, with virtual outreach responsibilities within our Infectious Disease Department throughout Western Indiana.

We provide a team-oriented culture that empowers you to focus on your passion for patient care. We have a full support staff that works to make your job easier and keep focus on your patient’s needs. Our team members all work together to ensure the extraordinary care of our patients.

Who We Are Looking For

Ideal candidate will have excellent diagnostic skills, with a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Candidate will be a quick thinker, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Physician will display exceptional interpersonal skills while working collaboratively to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of care.

What You Can Expect

· Traditional full-time schedule

· Virtual outreach within our Indiana Infectious Disease Department throughout Western Indiana

· Collaborate with Physicians and Nurse Practitioners within our Indiana Infectious Disease Department

Who We Are

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care system with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. 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 hospitals, 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.

Indiana was recently ranked the #2 Best State to Practice Medicine, reflecting the supportive environment our physicians experience every day, including competitive compensation, a favorable malpractice climate, and an affordable cost of living. It’s an ideal place to build a rewarding, sustainable career while serving communities that truly value their caregivers.

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

· 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

More Information

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

Where We Live

Lafayette is a multi-faceted town which encompasses a vibrant college scene, a beautiful natural landscape and a lively urban center. Across the Wabash River in West Lafayette, Purdue University draws a diverse young student population to the city. A walking tour of downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops, and public art.

Western Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. The AMA has designated Indiana as one of the nation’s top “physician friendly” states due to its favorable malpractice status. The region is the home of Purdue Research Park and many multi-national companies which contribute to a strong, local economy. Offerings include highly ranked public and private schools and diverse cultural activities.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate - Required
  • Physician License (MD/DO) - Upon Hire Required -and-
  • Board Certification in Specialty Discipline (or eligibility if appropriate) - Upon Hire Required
  • Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Upon Hire Required

Travel Is Required

Never or Rarely

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.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

Provide infectious disease care from the Lafayette location and support virtual outreach across Western Indiana. Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners to coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Infectious Disease DiagnosisMultitaskingCollaborationCare Coordination

Infectious Disease — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Infectious Disease Jobs

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Annual compensation range

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$200k-$350k
#2

Infectious Disease Physician - Temple, TX

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$200k-$350k
#3

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$200k-$350k
#4

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$200k-$350k
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Lafayette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$267k
Typical market rent
$1,296/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Franciscan Alliance

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Paid Malpractice
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Legal Insurance
403(b)