Emergency Medicine PA near Chicago—great pay, manageable volume, real worklife

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA)

Facility: Franciscan Health Dyer

Location: Dyer, Indiana

Job Type: Full-Time

Position & Facility Overview

Where clinical excellence meets community impact.

Franciscan Health Dyer is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant (PA) to join a high-performing Emergency Department in Northwest Indiana—just 30 miles from downtown Chicago.

This opportunity offers predictable monthly compensation, strong physician support, and an environment where quality metrics, efficiency, and patient safety are truly prioritized.

Emergency Department Highlights

• Annual ED Volume: ~33,000 visits
• Coverage Model:
  • 30 physician hours/day (Mon–Thu)
  • 28 physician hours/day (Fri–Sun)
  • 12 hours/day NP/PA coverage
• EMR: Epic
• APP Shift Options:
  • Mon–Thu: 6a–4p, 1p–11p, 8p–6a
  • Fri–Sun: 6a–3p, 1p–10p, 8p–6a
• Coverage across days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Performance You Can Be Proud Of

Practice in an ED where outcomes matter:

• 97% MIPS Composite Achievement
• 45% fewer opioid prescriptions
• 1.3% LWBS rate
• 22-minute average arrival-to-provider time

Clinical quality here isn’t aspirational — it’s expected and delivered.

Facility Overview

Founded in 1898, Franciscan Health Dyer is part of a respected regional health system deeply committed to compassionate, high-quality care. APPs benefit from:

• Strong specialty collaboration
• Experienced clinical leadership
• Operational stability and system support
• Mission-driven culture focused on patient outcomes

Compensation & Benefits (Physician Assistant)

Guaranteed Monthly Salary

$10,200 per month

Hourly Equivalent

$85/hour

(Based on 120 hours per month)

Annualized Compensation

$122,400 annually

This is straight guaranteed compensation —

no RVUs, no productivity thresholds, no shift differentials.

Compensation Highlights

• Predictable monthly income
• $85/hour equivalent
• Strong physician/APC staffing model
• Multiple shift options to support work-life balance
• Practice in a high-volume ED with excellent clinical support

Top Reasons to Apply

• Guaranteed $10,200/month compensation
• $85/hour equivalent pay structure
• 33K annual volume with strong MD coverage
• Dedicated APP support (12 hours/day)
• Proven excellence in quality metrics
• Epic EMR
• Diverse shift options
• Practice close to Chicago without big-city congestion
• Mission-driven organization with long-term stability

Community – Dyer, Indiana

Dyer offers small-town charm with big-city access:

• ~30 miles from downtown Chicago
• Affordable, family-friendly community
• Growing dining and entertainment scene
• Ideal for providers seeking career growth without sacrificing quality of life

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.