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Overview

Under the supervision of Chief Medical Officer, provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients assigned to physician's panel, prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
  • Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center's established policies and procedures to include providing appropriate and legible documentation.
  • Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center's scope of practice and the provider's training.
  • Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient's management and care.
  • Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately.
  • Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center; maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimize schedule changes and absences.
  • Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.
  • Trains, mentors and supervises students and clinical support staff, as appropriate.
  • Takes call after hours and on weekends on a rotation basis with other providers and responds appropriately and on a timely manner to after hour calls.
  • Follows established clinic policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
  • Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed i.e. diabetes collaborative/health fairs etc.; attends and participates in clinic meetings / departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Center.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES):

  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
  • Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
  • Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
  • Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
  • Ability to observe, asses, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
  • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

Licensed by State of Illinois to practice medicine. Meet credentialing requirements of affiliated hospitals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Medical doctor with 2 to 4 years of direct service experience which should include residency training in a pediatric program.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduate from a medical school approved by the Council of Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association.
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
  • Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week Benefits:
  • Schedule: • 4 hour shift • 8 hour shift Work Location: In person

Misc Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Client Description

Mission:

It is our mission to provide quality and compassionate health care services to the Asian American community and all other underserved or underprivileged communities in a culturally competent and linguistically appropriate manner.

Vision:

Our vision is to create a healthy and happy global community.

Value Statements:  C³ARE

Cultural Competence and Respect: Always respect patient personal values, beliefs and cultural heritage. We build bridges across cultures.

Compassion and Empathy: Treat patients and family members with kindness.

Commitment to Our Community: Provide healthcare access where we live, work and nurture our children and families to form a healthy vibrant community.

Access to Care: Provide quality treatment regardless of race, age, creed/religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or ability to pay.

Reliability and Integrity: Hold to the highest standards of professionalism, competence, ethics and individual responsibility, worthy of the trust our patients place in us.

Excellence: Deliver the highest quality of services to achieve the best health outcomes.

Community Description

Community Overview: Niles is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, directly neighboring the City of Chicago's far northwest border.

The Village of Niles is proudly built upon friendly, multi-cultural neighborhoods, with best-in-class services, low taxes and efficient multi-modal transportation for all its residents—urban professionals, young families and senior citizens alike. Niles is safe, clean and conveniently located, with good schools, and a community which embraces ethnic diversity and comes together to enjoy events, festivals and cultures. Niles is truly easy to do business with and is home to several major corporations and signature businesses.

Nearest Metro: Chicago

Community Population: 29,451

Student Loan Forgiveness

Eligible for state and federal loan repayment programs.