Emergency Medicine Physician
- Employer
- American Physician Partners
- Location
- Lafayette, Indiana
- Posted
- Oct 02, 2020
- Closes
- Oct 02, 2021
- Ref
- 2057522
- Specialty
- Emergency Medicine
- Hours
- Full Time
- Position Type
- Permanent
Franciscan Health Lafayette East – Lafayette, IN
Annual ED Volume: 50,000
ED Beds: 33
ED Coverage: approximately 37 hrs. physician coverage / approximately 36 hrs. APP coverage
Qualifications: BE/BC EM
EMR: Epic
The Emergency Care Center at Lafayette East has 33 beds, including three trauma bays. There are 13 monitored beds for cardiac patients and specialty service rooms for ear, nose, throat, eye, orthopedic and GYN patients.
Community Overview:
Lafayette, Indiana is located 63 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 105 miles southeast of Chicago. Lafayette is home to Purdue University, which brings a lot of exciting activities to the community. Much of the economy of the city of Lafayette and the surrounding area is centered around the academic and industrial activities of Purdue University. Lafayette is home to several large manufacturing operations employing thousands of workers. The number of activities that are offered in and around Lafayette is endless. With a University in your backyard, there is always a sporting event to attend. For sunny days outside you may find yourself walking through the Clegg Botanical Garden or hiking the one of Indiana’s most popular state parks, Prophetstown. For family friendly adventures you can visit the Columbian Park Zoo, take a boast ride down Wabash and Erie Canal or experience some hands-on learning at the children’s museum, Imagination Station. Lafayette is also known for an exciting nightlife with award winning restaurants, breweries and wineries.
About American Physician Partners
American Physician Partners (APP) is a new kind of emergency medicine and hospital medicine management company, created intentionally to exceed the expectations of the patients we care for, the physicians we work with, and the hospitals who partner with us. Founded in 2015, we have doubled our size each year over the past four years. Today, our 1800+ physicians and advanced practice clinicians care for 3.6 million patients annually at more than 141 practice locations. Despite our growth, we haven’t lost sight of our culture and what makes us different—the fact that we are a physician-centric, patient-focused organization. Focusing on transformational leadership and using a metric-driven approach, our programs offer practice stability and deliver significant and sustainable quality improvements.