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Franciscan Alliance
Lafayette, Indiana

Physician - Nephrology

Nephrology Above average in NephrologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Lafayette 3920 Building 3920 St Francis Way Lafayette, Indiana 47905 WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Nephrology Physician to join our growing practice located at Franciscan Physician Network Nephrology Hypertension Lafayette in Lafayette, IN. Provider will also travel to nearby outreach locations in Crawfordsville and Rensselaer, IN. WHAT WE NEED: Ideal candidate will have a strong 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. Physician will need to work collaboratively to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: Flexible full-time schedule Physician will divide their time between clinic, rounding and dialysis clinic outreach locations Minimal travel to outreach locations <1 hour from main campus, 10:00 a. m. – 4:00 p. m. per shift Crawfordsville – Once a week, 10 – 14 patients Rensselaer – Once a month, 10 – 14 patients Call Coverage: 1:4 Average outpatient volume: 10 - 15 patients per day Average inpatient volume: 0 – 5 patients per day Nurse Practitioner support 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

  • ability 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: 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 comprehensive nephrology and hypertension care across clinic, rounding, and dialysis outreach locations. Coordinate with a team, including Nurse Practitioner support, to deliver high-quality patient care and build community relationships.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Hypertension ManagementPatient Care CoordinationDialysis CareInpatient RoundingOutpatient Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Nephrology at Franciscan Alliance a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nephrology — ranked against 67 active Nephrology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Nephrology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% 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).

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Work-life snapshot

6.3/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Nephrology

  • Includes call

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

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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