Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, a Mobile Health Unit, and in-house Pharmacy services, we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations throughout Indiana that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

IHC Community Health Center of Bendix in South Bend, Indiana seeks an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced candidate to substantially impact the lives of patients in our community! The ideal candidate will demonstrate unwavering commitment to the mission of the Indiana Health Center, displaying a willingness to serve, lead with integrity, and exhibit compassion and respect for all individuals.

Meet our Bendix (South Bend) Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/bendix-south-bend/

Clinic Hours of Operation:

Monday - 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday - 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday - 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday - 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Role Highlights:

• 100% outpatient
• Manage patients of all ages with a variety of health conditions
• 35 patient hours and 5 administrative hours per week
• A supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance
• Flexible schedule
• No weekends, evenings, off on major holidays, and generous PTO
• Onsite Integrated Behavioral Health
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• eClinicalWorks EMR
• Team-based collaborative care model

IHC’s robust benefits and compensation package includes:

• $15,000.00 additional reward and retention bonus opportunity paid in allotments
• $2,500.00 CME plus 5 days
• Guaranteed 2.5% minimum annual salary increase
• Paid malpractice with 100% tail insurance covered through the Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA)
• Eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and company loan repayment program
• Paid license DEA board certifications
• Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility
• Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages and HSA employer contributions
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Flexible Leave of Absence programs
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services

NP/PA Role Responsibilities Include:

• Performing physical examinations and assessments appropriate for patient’s age, establishing data base and medical history.
• Diagnosing illnesses and/or conditions and establishing acceptable plans of management under supervision of and in consultation with supervising physicians.
• Providing counseling and patient education for preventive care, medications, and basic nutrition.
• Attend and participate in clinic staff meetings.
• Assist, participate and/or conduct other clinic-related projects and programs with the approval of the Site Medical Director.
• Follow HIPAA and OSHA standards for medical care providers.

Desired Skillset:

• Training and experience in family practice.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral concepts, specialty treatment and community resources.
• Must maintain continuing medical education requirements for licensure.

• Nurse Practitioner certification from either the ANCC / AANP or Physician Assistant certification from NCCPA
• Hold a valid license in the State of Indiana and current DEA licensure / Prescriptive Authority post-hire
• 2+ years of clinical experience as an NP/PA in the primary care setting; previous experience working in a Community Health Center is preferred but not required
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Spanish speaking skills are preferred but not required

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.