Physician Assistant

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Facility: Franciscan Health Munster

Location: Munster, Indiana

Job Type: Full Time

Position and Facility Overview

Franciscan Health Munster is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant to join a supportive and well resourced Emergency Department serving Northwest Indiana.

This opportunity offers manageable patient volume, strong physician support, and predictable compensation within a collaborative patient focused culture.

Located within the Chicago metropolitan area, this role provides an excellent balance of clinical stability, work life balance, and lifestyle="">Emergency Department Highlights

Annual Emergency Department Volume

Approximately 15000 visits annually

Emergency Department Beds

15

Coverage Model

24 hours per day physician coverage

8 hours per day Physician Assistant coverage Monday through Friday

Team based care with efficient workflows

Balanced acuity in a community hospital environment

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 diagnostic services

Laboratory and inpatient services

The hospital is recognized for clinical excellence, advanced technology, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration that allows Physician Assistants to focus on delivering high quality patient care.

Candidate Qualifications

Certified Physician Assistant

Active Indiana license or ability to obtain

ACLS BLS and PALS certifications required

Comfortable practicing in a moderate volume Emergency Department setting

Team oriented with a commitment to efficient high quality patient care

Compensation and Benefits

Guaranteed Monthly Compensation

10200 dollars per month

Hourly Equivalent

85 dollars per hour based on 120 hours per month

Annualized Compensation

122400 dollars annually

This position offers guaranteed compensation with no RVUs no productivity thresholds and no shift differentials.

Compensation Highlights

Predictable monthly income

85 dollar per hour equivalent compensation

Strong physician support model

Consistent full time scheduling

Transparent and stable compensation structure

Practice in a modern well equipped community hospital

Top Reasons to Apply

Guaranteed 10200 dollars per month compensation

85 dollar per hour equivalent pay structure

Manageable Emergency Department volume

24 hour physician coverage with weekday Physician Assistant support

Multiple shift types available

Located approximately 30 minutes from downtown Chicago

Mission driven health system with long term stability

Excellent balance of income autonomy and lifestyle="">Community Overview

Munster Indiana offers an ideal blend of suburban comfort and urban accessibility.

Located approximately 30 miles southeast of downtown Chicago

Major employers include PepsiCo and Whole Foods Market Distribution

Home to the nationally recognized 3 Floyds Brewing Company

Features Centennial Park and Golf Course

Excellent schools and family friendly neighborhoods

Consistently ranked among the most desirable communities in Northwest Indiana

Why Choose SCP Health

For more than 50 years SCP Health has served 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.