The Practice

• Employment with Saint Joseph Physician Network, the employed provider arm of Saint Joseph Health System.
• Community based practice located in Medical Office Building adjacent to hospital.
• Average daily inpatient census of 5-10 neurology patients (consult only); internal medicine hospitalist service is in place.
• 10-15 new patients per week; new patients scheduled 6 months out. 
• EEG/EMG procedures are done in the hospital.
• Practice members are three physicians and one nurse practitioner.  Providers see about 10-12 patients per day.
• Opportunity for teaching exists with our Family Medicine residents.
• Call is every 4^th week where you are Neuro Hospitalist and cover the ED.

Compensation & Benefit Package

• Competitive salary range in line with MGMA standards; based on production and achievement of value driven quality metrics.
• Health/dental/vision/disability/life/retirement benefits.
• Malpractice paid by corporation, including tail.
• 22 days off per year; 5 days and $3,000 for CME.
• $3,000 per year for professional journals, dues, and memberships.
• Relocation assistance provided in accordance with policy.

  The Hospital and the Michiana Area

• Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) has been in the Michiana region for over 100 years.  A new 254-bed hospital was built in 2009. 
• SJHS offers all private rooms; some of the services provided include oncology, neurology, obstetrics, surgery, pediatrics, and orthopedics.
• Our Physician Network includes 20 practice sites with over 80 primary care and specialist physicians in St. Joseph and Marshall counties.
• The Michiana area, north-central Indiana and south-western lower Michigan, has a population of more than 240,000.  The SJHS service area has a population of nearly 900,000.
• Known for the legendary University of Notre Dame, the area boasts several colleges and universities, along with multiple reputable private and public school systems. 
• Close proximity to Chicago and Indianapolis and Lake Michigan.