Physician - Emergency Department

Job Description

Job Description

About Humboldt Park Health

As a community-based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests in the community through programs that serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, provide health education, and promote initiatives and outreach for older adults. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for the patients and families in the community we call home.

Since its founding in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed acute care facility providing patient-centered healthcare services focused on quality and compassionate care, ranging from everyday healthcare needs to treatment for the most critical conditions.

Caring for others starts with supporting the people who make it possible. We are committed to supporting our employees with meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development. Whether you are seeking a full-time, part-time, or Registry position, you will be part of a compassionate, team-oriented environment dedicated to caring for both our patients and our staff.

Benefits eligibility and offerings vary based on employment status and applicable plan requirements. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, subject to eligibility requirements
• Paid Time Off (PTO), which may increase with years of service
• Employee discount at the Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center
• Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility requirements
• Employee wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Opportunities for additional shifts, where applicable

Benefits, eligibility, and employer contributions are subject to the applicable plan documents, employment status, and organizational policies.

Physician will treat patients who present to the HPH Emergency Department (ED) consistent with applicable law and current standards of care. Physician will treat patients who present for care, establish effective patient care plans and refer patients to the appropriate specialist(s). Physician will oversee the functioning of the ED during the assigned shift from patient arrival to admission/discharge in collaboration with the ED staff and hospital departments to ensure timely care/effective throughput.

Position Highlights:

Physician will treat patients who present to the HPH Emergency Department (ED) consistent with applicable law and current standards of care. Physician will treat patients who present for care, establish effective patient care plans and refer patients to the appropriate specialist(s). Physician will oversee the functioning of the ED during the assigned shift from patient arrival to admission/discharge in collaboration with the ED staff and hospital departments to ensure timely care/effective throughput. Must have AOBEM or ABEM board certification.

Why Humboldt Park Health? 

We offer a Comprehensive benefits package.

• Competitive Salary
• Malpractice Insurance
• CME allowance & Professional License reimbursement including 5 days of CME
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 403(b) with employer match
• Paid PTO/Vacation
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Life/Accident/Disability Insurance

Responsibilities:

• Promptly assess patients who present to the ED for care.
• Order appropriate medical tests and treatments.
• Develop a patient treatment plan.
• Oversee patient care, treatment, and recovery
• Admit, treat, and discharge patients in accordance with current standards of care and established policies/procedures.
• Respond to patient needs including responding to patient phone calls in a timely manner.
• Document care provided and authenticate medical records/related reports in a timely manner.
• Complete and submit all encounter forms on a timely basis. Ensure appropriate level of coding and compliance with government and third-party regulations regarding documentation, including teaching physician rules.
• Refer patients to appropriate specialists.
• Conduct assessment and re-assessment of patient based on patient condition.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff and other providers.
• Provide discharge instructions and prepare relevant documents.
• Performs duties according to approved policies and procedures relating to CMS/Joint Commission, OSHA, Universal Body Fluid presentations and other regulatory body standards.

Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (M.D.), or D.O. degree from an accredited school of allopathic or osteopathic medicine required.
• Current and valid Illinois license as a physician
• Current and valid DEA and IL Controlled Substance
• AOBEM or ABEM board certification