Overview

Making a difference in the lives of vulnerable patients this FQHC is a community health center in Champaign, Illinois. We are seeking an experienced (2 years minimum) Advanced Practice Clinician to provide care across the lifespan. Certification as a Physician Assistant and completion of required Physician Assistant Program or MSN or higher degree and certification as a Nurse Practitioner. Must be currently licensed to practice in the State of Illinois or eligible for license in Illinois. DEA required.

As a part of a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare providers, the PA will work collaboratively across all departments to remove barriers for accessing healthcare, incorporating standard medical practices and health center policies into their clinical practice to provide quality care commensurate with training and licensure. Care delivered includes comprehensive health wellness, preventive and medical care to multicultural, multilingual patients

This Community Health Center began as a volunteer-staffed health center, created in the 1960's to address the issue of high infant mortality in the African-American community. It has since transformed into a health center with staff physicians dedicated to providing primary health care to the underserved in our community. In 2006, the CHC moved to its current location on Bloomington Road in Champaign. In 2011, a Dental Center opened in the same location.

This organization provides over 40,000 patient visits and cares for over 11,500 patients annually. The health center is a family practice clinic and delivers integrated care, with on-site mental health counselors, psychiatrists, and a dental clinic. Patients are supported for social service needs. The health center has a great referring relationship with providers in the community, which provides our patients great access to specialty care.

Position is 40 hours/week.

Job Requirements

Spanish- or French-speaking skills a plus.

Misc Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary insurance (accident, critical illness, etc.)
• 401k/403b match or safe harbor contribution
• Vacation

Other Income Details

Potential for Yearly retention bonus. 

Client Description

Mission

Dedicated to improving the health of the community through treatment, prevention, and education.

Community Description

Community Overview: Champaign is notable for sharing the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with its sibling city of Urbana. One of the greatest characteristics of this area is the outstanding quality of life and low cost of living. In recent years, Urbana has been cited by the National Home Builders Association as one of the top ten most affordable housing markets in the United States. The highly ranked school districts, park district, and award-winning mass transit district highlight the community's dedication to excellence.

Nearest Metro: Danville - 30 minutes, Bloomington - 30 minutes, Springfield - 90 minutes, Indianapolis - 2 hours

Community Population: 103,913

Recreation: Big Ten Sports; Museums, Concerts, Art

Schools: Public; Private; College; University

Student Loan Forgiveness

State and federal loan repayment eligible.