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Franciscan Alliance
La Porte, Indiana

Physician - Otolaryngology

OtolaryngologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Laporte Health Center 900 I St La Porte, Indiana 46350 WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Otolaryngologist to join us at our FPN LaPorte Health Center in LaPorte, IN.

This practice offers an amazing opportunity to join a group of collegial partners consisting of two Board Certified Otolaryngologists and three advanced practice providers. WHAT WE NEED: Ideal candidate will have a focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and build long-lasting relationships with patients and their families. Physician will need to work collaboratively to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: Flexible full-time schedule Three days of clinic with two days of dedicated OR per week Call responsibilities: 1:3 Average outpatient volume: 20 patients per day Average inpatient volume: varies EPIC-based EMR system for both inpatient and outpatient documentation Well-established practice Experienced clinical support staff 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 Health, 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: 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-winning breweries and wineries, a charming lake-side zoo, art festivals, casino and outlet shopping mall.

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 high-quality otolaryngology care through a combination of outpatient clinic visits and dedicated surgical operating room time. Collaborate with a team of physicians and advanced practice providers to deliver patient-centered care and build community relationships.

Requirements

Requires a Doctorate degree, MD/DO physician license, and Board Certification or eligibility in Otolaryngology. Must also possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Collaborative CareSurgical ProficiencyEPIC EMRPatient Coordination

Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context

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).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 3 employers

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Annual compensation range

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$409k-$550k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Otolaryngology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes call

Living in La Porte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,206/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
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), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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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Benefits & Perks

Income Guarantee
Bonus Incentives
Recruitment Bonus
Relocation Allowance
Commencement Package
Retention Package
Paid Malpractice
27 Days Allowed Time Off