Family Medicine Physician

Job at a Glance Subspecialty Interest: Medical Education Schedule: 40 hours per week: designated hours for precepting, private clinic, faculty meetings and non‑clinical residency administrative time Call Schedule: one of every 6 weeks Practice Detail: Ascension St. Joseph Chicago Family Medicine Residency Program is recruiting a Full Time Core Faculty position in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago EMR System: EPIC Facility: Ascension Seton Family Medicine Residency Program Location: Chicago, IL Salary: $200,000.00 – $225,000.00 per year This job location is currently located in a Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military‑Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up‑to‑date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Ascension Illinois is looking for a full‑time Family Medicine Physician for our Core Faculty as part of Ascension St. Joseph Family Medicine Residency in Chicago, IL. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Illinois to provide medical services to patients. Position Highlights We are a close knit team that is dedicated to teaching and adapting to the changing landscape of medicine and medical education based on resident and patient needs. We are looking for a dynamic family doctor that is passionate about caring for and teaching the full breadth and depth of family medicine including all ages, all genders, inpatient medicine, outpatient medicine, procedures, and prenatal care precepting. This position would be ideal for a physician with an interest in Obstetrics as we are expanding our obstetric opportunities for our residents and core faculty. This position would be ideal for a physician with an interest in OMM as we are working on our program's formal Osteopathic Recognition. We would consider an applicant for the position of Associate Program Director if the applicant has at least 3 plus years of GME experience. Please visit our residency website: Responsibilities Participate in curriculum development, faculty development, evaluations, milestones, teaching, etc. Administer and maintain an educational environment conducive to educating residents in each of the ACGME competency areas. Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients. Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital. Participate in academic programs (including medical education and scholarly activity). Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner. Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which includes on call schedules. Devote the majority of their professional effort to teaching, administration, scholarly activity and patient care within the program. Weekly Schedule Details Schedule is based on 40 hours per week: 12 hours private clinic per week. 8‑12 hours resident precepting per week. 4 hours of faculty meetings per week. 8 hours of non‑clinical residency administrative time for teaching, curriculum development, resident evaluation, precepting chart review and follow up and residency administration. There are 4 hours of non‑clinical administrative time for patient follow up, documentation, responding to patient inquiries, from your private clinics. One out of every 6 weeks when the designated inpatient faculty member is rounding in the hospital, the schedule is Monday‑Friday‑5 morning sessions rounding on patients and supervising/teaching residents and 3 private clinic sessions, 1 admin session and 1 faculty meeting for that week. Weekend hospital rounding is 1 out of 6 weekends the faculty member will round in the hospital Saturday and Sunday with the residents. Additional Responsibilities Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management. Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients. Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital. Participate in academic programs (e.g., medical education and research) as requested. Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner. Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules. About Ascension Illinois Ascension Illinois is an award‑winning health system committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care to communities we are privileged to serve in Chicago and the surrounding region. Our physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians care for patients in the city of Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area including the northwest suburbs. We are one of the largest health systems in Illinois, with 5 hospitals serving Illinois families for over 156 years. About Chicago Metropolitan Region Chicago is one the world’s greatest cities. We have wonderful neighborhoods, fabulous architecture, beautiful lakefront, world‑class museums, and award‑winning dining. About Ascension Medical Group Ascension Medical Group is a clinician‑led provider organization focused on delivering high‑quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth. What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. 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