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Franciscan Alliance
Michigan City, Indiana

Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

Nurse PractitionerNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

Michigan City Woodland Medical Center 8865 W 400 N Michigan City, Indiana 46360 WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner Gastroenterologist to join a busy, established practice at FPN Woodland Health Center located in Michigan City, Indiana.

Interested candidate will provide services for Gastroenterology patients in conjunction with a large group that combines primary and specialty physician offices. WHAT WE NEED: Ideal candidate will have past or present gastroenterology experience, strong focus on clinical excellence, and patient satisfaction.

Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff. Provider will need to work collaboratively with physician to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a. m. – 4:00 p. m. No call expectation Average outpatient volume: 20 - 25 patients per day Telehealth visits offered Outreach locations – office hours in Michigan City and Valparaiso.

Potential office hours in Laporte, or Chesterton Strong mentoring focus 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 1,000 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.

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

WHERE WE LIVE: Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Park, La Porte and Porter Counties merge the best of small-town friendliness with easy access to Chicago – less than 60 miles away.

Known for its miles of waterfront beaches and property, you can live in amenity rich communities where affordable living options abound. Stroll along the fresh-water beaches, harbors and lighthouses or immerse yourself in water sports.

The area boasts four beautiful seasons and year-round recreational activities such as camping, hiking and biking, award-wining breweries and wineries, a charming lake-side zoo, art festivals, casino and outlet shopping mall.

Qualifications

Master's Degree Required Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification - Required Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association 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

The Nurse Practitioner will provide services for Gastroenterology patients in conjunction with a large group combining primary and specialty physician offices. The provider must work collaboratively with physicians to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must possess past or present gastroenterology experience, a strong focus on clinical excellence, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Requirements include a Master's Degree, Nurse Practitioner or Nationally Recognized Certification, and Basic Life Support Program (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CollaborationPatient Care Coordination

Gastroenterology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 58% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology at Franciscan Alliance a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Gastroenterology (NP) — ranked against 178 active Gastroenterology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
43% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
Relocation assistance
14%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Gastroenterology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 178 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Michigan City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$197k
Typical market rent
$1,076/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Michigan City-La Porte, 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
27 Days PTO
5 Additional CME Days with Stipend
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance