FT Physician-GIM (GAP Provider)

Primary Care Gap Provider

This Primary Care GAP incumbent will provide, via both TelePrimary care and face to face, interim staffing/gap/float Primary Care Provider Coverage for all Primary Care clinics in General Medicine, Women's Health Center at Hines main campus and six (6) Hines Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), which are located in Hoffman Estates, Joliet, North Aurora, Lasalle, Kankakee and Oak Lawn Illinois. Major Duties: Clinical Care - Provides accurate, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care. - Delivers care through face-to-face visits and Tele-Primary Care. - Provides direct patient care in the primary outpatient clinic and access clinics. Administrative & Operational Responsibilities - Maintains clinical and educational activities within Primary Care/General Medicine at Hines. - Works with and is supported by Primary Care Medicine Service leadership. - Collaborates with the chief and deputy chief of Primary Care, clinic medical director and other staff as appropriate. - Supports operational issue resolution using logical, step-wise problem-solving. - Participates in forums where staff identify, communicate, and resolve issues related to Medical Service operations and VISN-wide mandates. - Performs other duties as assigned. Compliance, Documentation & Managed Care - Demonstrates a basic understanding of managed care practices, including healthcare finance, billing, coding, and documentation. - Ensures timely completion of medical records, including daily clinic notes with accurate documentation and coding. - Participates regularly in peer review activities. Safety & Regulatory Practices - Follows established safety practices and promptly reports unsafe conditions, unsafe practices, or occupational illness/injury to Primary Care leadership. - Adheres to all safety and health standards, regulations, and required work practices. - Uses proper protective equipment as required. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm