Overview

We are seeking a full-time or part-time Pediatrician at our FQHC in Chicago. We were founded as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in 1999 have origins going back to 1887 with St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and 1894 with St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago. Our Mission is to promote wellness and provide accessible, compassionate and culturally respectful health care in partnership with our patients and the communities we serve. Our Values: We provide care for the whole family. We believe in a collaborative approach to providing health care. We are committed to educating our health care professionals to ensure a better future for our community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Practice of medicine within the scope of license, training, credentialing and in accordance with the current standards of care and quality criteria adopted by the FQHC.
• See pediatric patients in FQHC clinics. This is a broad-spectrum pediatric practice.  
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Order, perform and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
• Complete charting on an electronic medical record and required paperwork in a timely manner. Maintain confidential patient information.
• Newborn nursery rounding of pediatric patients at Ascension Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Centers - occasionally midday throughout week and one Saturday every 4 weeks.
• Participation in teaching activities with the Saints Mary and Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency Program including precepting residents and attending faculty meetings as needed.
• Participate in the development/review of organizational policies and quality improvement initiatives. 

Job Requirements

Board certification is required or if board certification eligible must be board certified within one year from start date.

Bilingual English/Spanish

Call Schedule - Rotating between Pediatrician, MDs newborn nursery rounding Monday to Friday. Traditionally either before or after clinic hours.  If on the schedule for Saturday newborn nursery rounding would apply.
Providers are not required to attend deliveries or be present during a “C” section.

Patient Template Schedule

• Medical Providers are scheduled to see patients 8.5 sessions per week.
• Medical providers have administration time for 1.5 sessions per week.
• Patients are scheduled every 15 minutes.
• Providers are scheduled for one evening per week. Hours of coverage on this day are: 11:30am to 8pm.
• All providers at the site cover one Saturday every four weeks working from 9am to 2pm and are scheduled another day off during the week.

Electronic Medical Record – Athena. All patient EMR encounters must be closed within 72 business hours.

Misc Benefits

Malpractice – Malpractice insurance is provided at NO cost to the provider. This is an occurrence policy with NO tail required.

Provider Benefits: Group Benefits Include

• Health Insurance – choice of Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, HMO plans or high deductible HSA
• Dental Insurance -- choice of Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO or DHMO plans
• Vision – Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance and AD&D

Voluntary Benefits Include

• Supplemental Life Insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plans -- 403(b) – salary deferral, match and profit-sharing plan

Continuing Medical Education (CME) – All medical and dental providers -- $3,000 plus 5 days per calendar year.

Paid time Off (PTO) – Totaling 39 days per calendar year

• 27 days per calendar year accrued as of the state date and can carry over earned and unused days into the following calendar year.
• 1 floater and 3 personal days per calendar year.
• 8 paid holidays – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Other Income Details

Quality Incentive Program: All providers and staff are eligible for the quality incentive program which is paid the first quarter of the year for the previous calendar year.

Salary

All wages are based on relevant years of experience and/or licensure.  The minimum rate is the wage that a new residency graduate earns.

Client Description

Why join our team of dedicated health care professionals – We are a federally qualified health center and nonprofit, offering a unique and fulfilling opportunity to make a profound impact on underserved communities. As a healthcare provider with us, you'll be at the forefront of bridging healthcare gaps, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status, has access to top-notch medical care. Your work will directly improve the lives of individuals and families who rely on our services, making healthcare more equitable and accessible.

Enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace that prioritizes your professional growth with ongoing training and development. Benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. Join a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.  You'll not only advance your career but also contribute to a healthier, stronger community.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement:

We aim to enact strategies that address social disparities, facilitate, and uphold diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization and in the communities that we serve to strengthen our mission of providing high-quality and affordable care. 

Community Description

The world's best food. The world's best museums. Architecture that awes and enough shopping for days. Find it all in Chicago. With events every weekend, live music and theatre every night, and beautiful parks and ice rinks beckoning every day — Chicago buzzes with energy and excitement all year. 

Chicago is the third most populous city in the US. With over 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the state of Illinois and the Midwest. The Chicago metropolitan often referred to as Chicagoland, has nearly 10 million people.

Affordable living costs and comprehensive, reliable public transit give Chicago a leg up on most other major cities.

Student Loan Forgiveness

Additional benefits of joining our team Licensed primary care clinicians in eligible disciplines can receive a student loan repayment via various programs sponsored by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). For more information click on the following links:

National Health Services Corps Loan Repayment Program Health Resources and Services Administration | HRSA

National Health Services Corps Student to Services Loan Repayment Program Health Resources and Services Administration | HRSA

State of Illinois Loan Repayment Program Illinois National Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)