Physician (MD, DO) - Family Medicine

Physicians

Our Physicians serve our community by providing comprehensive direct medical care and services and working with other care team members to provide quality patient-centered care to our patients. Practiced specialists in our health centers included OB/GYN, Family Medicine, & Internal Medicine. Salary determined based on qualifications and experience.

Works with staff, as a team, to provide high-quality care to our patients by identifying and assessing health concerns, examining the patient based on the health concern, and creating a plan specific to the patient needs.

Develops and maintains an awareness of the Chronic Care Model Processes in order to reduce health disparities within our communities.

Provides clinical consultation to other staff members and supervision of staff and students as assigned.

Demonstrates adherence to National Patient Safety Goals and plan.

Participates in quality improvement activities to assess, monitor and improve program services as well as mandatory in-services and drills, attends staff meetings and other training, including appropriate age-specific educational training offered on a regular basis for professional development.

Scheduled Hours: Based on Clinic Needs

40 Hours per Week

Monday - Friday with a weekly evening rotation and a monthly Saturday rotation

Requires graduation from an accredited school of medicine and the completion of one year of residency (internship) in an approved program.

Requires a medical license in the State of Illinois.

A completed residency in an approved program in a relevant specialty, with Board eligibility, is preferred.

Post-residency experience in Primary Care is preferred.

Must be board certified within 2 years of hire.

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here:

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Benefits

Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
• IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

You can find more details on our benefits on our website at