Physician- Pediatrics
Compensation
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- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Valparaiso Health Center
2421 Laporte Ave Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
Who We Are Looking For
Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatrics physician to join our practice at FPN Valparaiso Health Center located in Valparaiso, 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
· Clinic hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
· Call 1:4
· Average outpatient volume: 20 – 25 patients per day
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. at
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, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives
· Generous start-up and retention bonuses; relocation allowance
· 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. Known for their 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
- Doctorate - Required
- Physician License (MD/DO) - Upon Hire Required
- 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
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 physician will provide high-quality pediatric care in an outpatient clinic setting while building strong relationships with patients and the community. They will work collaboratively within a team to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and maintain patient satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician- Pediatrics at Franciscan Alliance a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics — ranked against 646 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 65% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.1% 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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