Overview
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Obstetric and Gynecology physician provides obstetric and gynecological services to women as part of the provider team at the FQHC.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This will include but is not limited to:
- Accountable for demonstrating the qualities outlined in the “Customer Service Standards of Excellence” program when interacting with patients, their families and friends, and fellow employees.
- Understand and comply with the Mission Statement and Vision Statement of Crusader Community Health.
- Provide care and establish within the medical record problem lists, medication lists and records deemed necessary to longitudinally follow the patient. Care may be provided to any program or site of Crusader Community Health.
- Collaborate and consult when necessary with patients, families, Crusader support staff, midlevel providers, internal and external consultants in order to provide the appropriate high level care.
- Hospitalize, participate in regular call coverage and provide needed in hospital care for all patients needing these services.
- Assume responsibility of patient continuity of care.
- Participate in health promotion and disease prevention activities for all patients.
- Collaborate and mentor mid-level providers.
- Participate in quality improvement and assurance activities.
- Attend mandatory Crusader Community Health staff meetings and in-services.
- Complete records to the detail deemed necessary by regulatory agencies and in a timely fashion.
- Attend and participate in Crusader Community Health activities.
- Embrace and support health care change.
- Aid in the construction of a collaborative work environment.
- Maintains an adequate amount of continued medical education credits to meet licensure, hospital medical staff, health plan and skill sets necessary to provide a high level of care to patients.
- Other duties as signed by the CEO or CMO or his/her designee to meet the goal of proving excellent health care.
- To strictly adhere to Crusader Community Health Policies.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to:
- Speak and write the English language clearly and fluently
- Provide care to a variety of patients at an acceptable pace
- Perform procedures customarily performed in his/her specialty
- Maintain active medical staff privileges (when deemed necessary by CEO/CMO at hospital(s) caring for our FQHC patients. Must be a member in all CCH affiliated health care plans.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Education & Training:
- Must have completed four years of medical school as well as residency requirements which include successful completion of an American Board Medical Specialties approved residency program
- Must be Board eligible upon hire and board certified within the timeframe of the practitioner’s primary specialty
- Unrestricted Illinois MD/DO license, Illinois Controlled Substance License, Federal DEA
- Current CPR Certification (responsible for maintaining certification)
- Spanish fluency highly desired
Experience:
- Although desired, no further experience required after meeting educational & licensure requirements
Technical Knowledge:
- Strong computer literacy/proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
- Knowledge of Electronic Record software
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Qualities:
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills
- Possess the ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public
- Willingness to be part of a team-unit and cooperate in the accomplishment of departmental goals and organizational objectives
Misc Benefits
This FQHC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Client Description
Mission
This health center serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need.
Vision
Reaching out with Heart in Hand – championing the needs of the underserved and providing healthcare for all, regardless of their ability to pay, as we eliminate disparities in healthcare.
Community Description
Rockford is a great city in an ideal location with a population of 150,000 within the metropolitan area and over 300,000 with surrounding communities. Located in Northwest Illinois near the Wisconsin border, Rock is the third largest city in Illinois with a diverse community of professionals.
The Rockford area has high-quality public and private schools, renowned community college and four-year University. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford draws pharmacy, medical students and medical teaching professionals to our area. Three excellent hospital systems offer outstanding regional specialty care.
Rockford prides itself on having a family-friendly community with wonderful children’s and adult museums, award-winning park district, a nationally recognized Japanese garden, floral conservatory and arboretum. Established bike paths for all levels of walkers, runners and riders so includes camping, water sports. The beautiful Rock River flows right through the city and reigniting an attractive new retail, restaurant and night life scene. Rockford is home to exceptional public and private golf courses. The Northern Illinois area enjoys four beautiful season which lends itself to numerous recreational opportunities. Great local prep, college and professional events.
Nearest Metropolitan City:
Chicago 1 hr. away
Madison, Wisconsin – 1 hr. away
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 1 hr. away
Community Population
50,115 city/metropolitan area 300,000
Student Loan Forgiveness
National Health Service Corps Site for Student Loan Repayment.