Family Medicine Physician

Family Medicine PhysicianAlbany Park Clinic Tapestry 360 Health is a mission-driven, patient-centered Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivering comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, and enabling services to a diverse and underserved population. As a Health Resources and Services Administration-designated health center operating under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, Tapestry serves as a critical safety-net provider, ensuring access to high-quality, equitable care regardless of a patient's ability to pay.With a workforce of approximately 250 employees and an annual operating budget of $44 million, the organization is advancing a deliberate strategy focused on financial sustainability, operational rigor, and long-term community impact. Key priorities include strengthening core infrastructure, expanding value-based care arrangements to align reimbursement with outcomes, and optimizing participation in the 340B Drug Pricing Program to reinvest resources into patient care. Through this integrated approach, Tapestry 360 Health is positioned to sustain and scale mission-critical services for the communities it serves well into the future.Summary: The Family Medicine Physician provides primary health care services, emphasizing the prevention and treatment of disease. The role of the Physician in a community setting is a response to society's demand for accessible quality health care to all populations regardless of socio-economic status. The Physician is a licensed professional prepared in a specialty residency program who manages actual and potential health problems based on the area of specialty. The health conditions include common, complex and/or advanced diseases needing intensive medical supervision of the prescribed treatment plan. The Physician practices independently and as needed collaborates with nurse practitioners or supervises physician assistants, and other health care providers. The Physician is ultimately responsible for the delivery of medical care within the legal parameters established by the Illinois Medical Practice Act.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Facilitates entry of the client into the health care system by assessing the primary health care needs, including eliciting comprehensive health histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and/or performing pertinent diagnostic tests, analyzing collected data to determine client health status and formulating a problem list (diagnosis).Provides coordinated, continuous and culturally competent primary health care to individuals that span the health continuum through mutual goal setting and planning. Prescribes a variety of treatment modalities to meet health and illness needs. Collaborates with other clinic staff such as RN and health educator to assure that health teaching and counseling is provided. Manages and evaluates the plan of care, process and outcome and them modifies the plan as needed.Documents comprehensive, accurate and continual data on clients' records and program reports according to Organization standards in an electronic health record. Strictly adheres to privacy and confidentiality in all written and verbal communication regarding patient care both with internal and external team members and consultants.Provides care in an efficient manner and meets expected productivity levels. Minimizes waste of materials. Keeps work areas (patient treatment rooms and office spaces) organized, clean and free of hazards.Adheres to collaborative practice principles of respect and joint decision making when: providing clinical supervision of the medical care delivered and consulting with team members about managing the client treatment plan. Follows clinical practice standards (protocols) related to each health care providers role and responsibilities.Assures continuity by obtaining hospital privileges at designated hospitals and collaborates with other professionals and community agencies.Participates in bidirectional quality improvement activities through protocol development and collaborative peer review. Within peer review evaluates the care provided by colleagues based on clinical standards. Implements recommended changes and/or improvements to treatment approaches and/or documentation based on the evaluative process provided by peers.Practices within the legal and ethical guidelines established by the Medical Practice Act, the Physicians Code of Ethics and the Specialty Standards of Practice.Adheres to professional standards as outlined by governmental bodies, American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, private funding sources, Organization plans/policies and Unit guidelines. Participates in periodic evaluative reviews and/or in-house and external staff training to ensure that he/she understands and continues to adhere to such standards. Initiates requests for assistance or guidance from Manager to address new issues or complex concepts affecting adherence to professional standards.Performs other duties as necessary.Supervisory Responsibilities: This position requires supervision of ancillary staff such as registered nurses and medical assistants within the care of an individual patient.Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses reasoning and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Keeps emotions under control; provides feedback in a respectful and private manner.Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Monitors own work to ensure quality. Participates in Peer Review process.Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). Board Certification or eligibility in Family Medicine.Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such a probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Active Illinois Physician licensure, Board certification in a specialty area (must be completed within two years of employment), documentation of a Medical Degree from an accredited school of Medicine, documentation of residency completion in a specialty area from an accredited residency program and Physician National Data Bank verification of legal claims history.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit.The employee must use hands to finger, handle, or feelThe employee must reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsBenefits : Tapestry 360 Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, continuing education support and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Pay Transparency: The salary range for this position is $160,000 – $200,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational needs.EEO Statement Tapestry 360 Health is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital or parental status, arrest or conviction record (as permitted by law), receipt of an order of protection, use of protected leave (including FMLA and VESSA), or any other status protected by applicable law.American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement Tapestry 360 Health complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.Tapestry 360 Health reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a