Family Medicine Physician

Physician Leader In Clinical Medicine

We are actively looking for a Physician Leader in clinical medicine with a strong interest in public health & community medicine. The Family Medicine Physician serves as a primary care provider for patients across the age and gender spectrum, offering a wide range of healthcare services that place a strong emphasis on wellness and prevention while also providing high-quality chronic disease management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment
• Triage patients to differentiate between immediate and less urgent care
• Order diagnostic tests such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests and interpret test results
• Perform minor outpatient surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding adherence to prescribed therapeutic regimens, with an emphasis on preventative care and disease management
• Communicate with patients regarding testing results, follow-up care, and additional information
• Complete clinical documentation of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues through patient encounter in EMR system that is accurate, high quality, and completed in a timely manner
• Participate in clinical meetings and compliance trainings
• Serve as a supervising physician for mid-level providers
• Participate in required CME courses and perform CME credits to maintain license
• Should be available to work extended hours, including some weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of a family medicine residency program.
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine (Board certification preferred).
• Valid and active medical license to practice in the state of Illinois.
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (if applicable).
• Experience with electronic medical records and proficiency with various computer based applications
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time, as well as to make balanced and objective decisions with the highest degree of integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in additional languages strongly preferred (Spanish, Arabic)

Core Competencies

• Clinical Knowledge & Expertise
• Patient-Centered Care
• Diagnostic Skills
• Preventive Care & Health Promotion
• Chronic Disease Management
• Communication Skills
• Cultural Competence
• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
• Patient Education & Advocacy
• Ethical and Professional Conduct

Benefits

• Student Loan Reimbursement up to $75,000 per year
• Up to $2500 in professional development funds
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(K)
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal days
• CME
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible admin time