EM MD/DO opening: 15K visits EM done right at Franciscan

Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO)

Facility: Franciscan Health Munster

Location: Munster, Indiana

Job Type: Full-Time

Position & Facility Overview

Franciscan Health Munster is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join a supportive and well-resourced emergency department serving the Northwest Indiana region. This opportunity offers manageable volume, strong APC support, and RVU-based earnings within a collaborative, patient-first culture.

Located in the Chicago metropolitan area, this role blends clinical stability, income growth potential, and an outstanding lifestyle="">

Emergency Department Highlights

• Annual ED Volume: ~15,000 visits
• Emergency Department Beds: 15
• Coverage Model:
  • 24 hours/day physician coverage
  • 8 hours/day APC coverage (Monday–Friday)
• Team-based care with efficient workflows
• Balanced acuity in a community hospital setting

Facility Overview

Franciscan Health Munster is a 63-bed acute care hospital offering nearly 50 medical specialties and subspecialties, including:

• Advanced heart and cardiovascular care
• Orthopedic surgery
• Comprehensive imaging and diagnostics
• Laboratory and inpatient services

The hospital is known for its clinical excellence, advanced technology, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing Emergency Medicine physicians to focus on delivering high-quality care.

Compensation Highlights

• Full-Time employment with consistent scheduling
• Strong APC coverage to support throughput
• Supportive onsite leadership and Franciscan Health infrastructure
• Stable, transparent compensation model

Top Reasons to Apply

• Manageable ED volume (~15K visits/year)
• 24/7 physician coverage with weekday APC support
• Multiple shift types (days, mids, nights)
• Practice in a modern, well-equipped community hospital
• Part of a respected, mission-driven health system
• Live just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago
• Excellent balance of income, autonomy, and lifestyle

Community – Munster, Indiana

Munster offers an ideal blend of suburban comfort and urban accessibility. Highlights include:

• Located ~30 miles southeast of downtown Chicago
• Major employers including PepsiCo and Whole Foods Market Distribution
• Home to the nationally recognized 3 Floyds Brewing Company
• LEED-certified Centennial Park and Golf Course
• Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods

Munster consistently ranks as one of Northwest Indiana’s most desirable communities.

Why Choose SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.

We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.

By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

Together, we heal.