Physician - Family Medicine - Primary Care Physician- Full Time

Physician Family or Internal Medicine - ACCESS Blue Island
We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities.

Position Summary - Family/Internal Medicine Physician

Provide the full scope of services which fall under provider’s field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and electronic health record (EHR) maintenance, while following guidelines contained within the quality management, risk management, infection control, customer service and safety programs for Access Community Health Network.

Productivity and Quality Bonuses

• 30,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 10,000 Relocation Assistance

Loan repaymentpotentialthrough National Health Service Corps (NHSC)

NHSC LRP: Up to $75,000 Full Time for 2 years

NHSC SUD-W LRP: Up to $75,000 Full Time for 3 years

NHSC LRP or SUD-W LRP: $5,000 award enhancement for clinicians who demonstrate Spanish-language proficiency.

HPSA Primary Care minimum score of 19 for ACCESS Health Centers

Multiple ACCESS have a HPSA Primary Care score of 21.

232 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year & Paid Holidays

40 Hours of CME & $2,000 Reimbursement

Malpractice liability provided by the Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA)

Supports H-1B visa and J1 Waivers

Flexible schedules and much more…!

Obtains health history and perform physical examinations.

Diagnoses, treats, counsels, and coordinate care for each patient.

Reviews and update problem list and longitudinal plan of care at every visit.

Performs all duties in conformity with the quality standards and clinical guideline established by ACCESS.

Meets Meaningful Use standards which is defined as using certified EHR technology to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce health disparities, engage patients and families in their health care, improve care coordination, improve population and public health; Provides culturally competent care

Recognizes patients’ families as an integral part of patients’ care teams.

Ensures that patients’ and families’ needs are met, and clinic policy is followed through.

Works with patients and their families as appropriate to encourage care self-management

Utilizes printed health education materials as appropriate and document all instructions given; while giving consideration to an individual varying level of understanding and adjusts level of presentation to ensure the patient is knowledgeable of medical condition and plan of care

Works with care team and case management to provide for coordinated delivery of case management services.

Ensures patients presenting with greater acuity than what is clinically appropriate within the health center are transferred appropriately

Coordinates with health center staff at all levels to ensure patient needs are met

Participates in health center huddles and meets scheduled health center times and productivity standards.

Assures patients are seen in a timely and clinically appropriate manner and involves health center employees including medical assistants and front desk staff in this process.

Assures care teams properly carry out effective treatment, education and performs clinical tasks in accordance with acceptable policy and procedure.

Participates in the orientation and training of staff as needed.

Ensures care team meets internal certification requirements for patient education and the administration of medication.

Participates in proficiency testing as required by ACCESS to ensure that proper standards of care are being maintained.

May function as a preceptor in teaching programs including medical residents, medical students, advance practice nurse students as well as other allied health professions

Adheres to Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) regulations.

Doctor Osteopathy (D.or Doctor of Medicine (M.Completed residency in primary care specialty and Board Certification is required

Minimum two (2) years of working experience in the practice of primary care medicine in an outpatient setting preferred.

Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations and standards relative to quality assurance, safety and infection control required

Electronic Health Records competency; EPIC knowledge preferred.

ability to provide care and address needs and concerns of patients in alignment with their culture

Administrative and organizational skills; Working Conditions/Equipment

Ability to stand, sit and walk for up to eight hours within Health Center environment

Computer/laptop

ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Actual compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including years of experience, educational background, marketconditions, and available grant funding.

ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Actual compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including years of experience, educational background, market conditions, and available grant funding.

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