Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Pediatric, General

This Community Health Center is an award winning nationally recognized leader in community health care, and the third largest community health center network in Illinois, seeking a Pediatrician to join their team.

Through their progressive and coordinated model of care, they have built a reputation as an innovator of patient centered health and an essential component of the health care ecosystem.

Their staff of over 1,000, including health care providers, social workers, educators, counselors and advocates, is all committed to serving more than 70,000 patients and clients annually across 19 health centers throughout Chicago and the counties of Cook, Iroquois, Kane, Kankakee, Stark, Vermilion and Will.

The Pediatrician will:

• focus on increasing access to health and wellness services to babies, kids, and teens in the 565 communities we serve
• work collaboratively to coordinate primary and preventative medical care, dental care, mental health care and addictions treatment services to ensure the whole patient is being treated effectively
• focus on evidence-based practices and data to create value that can be experienced throughout our services

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Pediatric, General

This Community Health Center seeks a caring and dedicated Pediatrician to provide personalized, high-quality care to families of Chicago's Southwest Side.

Since 2004, this CHC has provided bilingual, high quality primary care, behavioral health and wellness services to the community, regardless of immigration status, insurance status, or ability to pay. Our five sites in Brighton Park, Gage Park, Little Village, Marquette Park, and South Lawndale deliver care to over 35,000 patients each year from communities across the Southwest Side.

Our commitment to offering care of the highest quality is made clear by our designation as a National Quality Leader by HRSA in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2020, which ranks us among the top 3% of health centers in the nation and the top two in Illinois for our quality of care.

All full time providers and all clinical staff are bilingual. Spanish speaking required.

Position is 40 hours per week.

Location: Murphysboro, IL - Specialty: Pharmacist

This FQHC is seeking a Pharmacist to join their growing pharmacy team. This position reports directly to the Pharmacy Director.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for attending to the medication needs of the the patients and provide drug information to patients, pharmacist, physicians, nurses and other clinical staff.
• Ensuring the proper dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines, company policies, and procedures.
• Carrying out daily operations of pharmacy and remote dispensing sites including supervising a team of pharmacy technicians.
• Supports the efficient workflow of the pharmacy and assists the Pharmacy Director in identifying ways to optimize pharmacy financials, inventory management and enhance patient experience
• Responsible for attending to the medication needs of the patients and provide drug information to patients, pharmacist, physicians, nurses and other clinical staff.

Location: Monmouth, IL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

Position Description

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA-NP) is responsible for managing total patient care in an outpatient setting. This role requires clinical expertise, strong diagnostic and treatment skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality healthcare services to the community.

Scope of Work Responsibilities

• Elicit and record accurate health histories.
• Perform complete physical assessments of appropriate body systems utilizing mechanical methods and instruments including, but not limited to, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, anoscope, stethoscope, and speculum.
• Interpret laboratory and X-ray results. Assess social, cultural, and family history.
• Utilize written medical protocols and/or consult with collaborating physician to plan medical and nursing therapies.
• Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings; initiates treatment and/or refers patients to specialists as required.
• Conduct screening for communicable diseases; provide follow-up assessment, documentation, evaluation, and reporting as needed.
• Train, supervise, and teach other staff members directly assisting PA or NP.
• Provide community education as requested.
• Perform short-term patient counseling and/or refer to appropriate counseling services.
• Participate in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Support the ongoing
• Performance Improvement/Risk Management program to maintain and improve quality of patient care. 
• Participate in FQHC committees when requested.
• Provide after-hours call per shared schedule and document calls in patient records.
• Provide Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) services.

Site Work Location Each employee has a primary work site(s) to which he/she is assigned. The FQHC operates multiple sites; therefore, employees may be asked to work at other sites as needed. Administrative employees and contracted service providers may work from home as agreed upon in their contract.

Employee Expectations

Employees of the FQHC are expected to support the mission and uphold the core values by striving for continuous quality improvement; respecting and honoring psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural beliefs of patients, clients, community members, and colleagues; acting ethically in all job duties; demonstrating team spirit; and providing exemplary customer service in all interactions.

FQHC employees must abide by the Code of Conduct, building great relationships standards, corporate compliance (including HIPAA and corporate integrity), safe work practices, and privacy rules related to patient, employee, and volunteer information.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a health center setting with moderate noise levels in a moderately paced environment. Frequent patient or client contact occurs both in person and via telephone. The employee will collaborate with other FQHC departments to deliver optimal service and meet health center goals.

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

A rapidly growing and dynamic healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare services to our community. We are in the application process to become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are seeking a PA, specializing in female health with sensitivity toward Orthodox Jewish female adults.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understanding and willingness to deliver care in a primary care setting.
• Guide and assist in all aspect of primary care medicine including:
  • Preventative medical care
  • Psychosocial needs
  • Acute medical care
  • Diagnostics Treatment Consultation
  • Patient education
• Function independently to perform:
  • Age-appropriate history and physical patient exams
  • Engage in the above for acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Recognize critical illness and notify the appropriate entities.
• Collaborate with supervising physician as needed.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Implement interventions in attempts at restoring patient’s desired physiologic status.
• Monitor effectiveness of interventions
• Make efforts to correctly diagnose common and less common ailments.
• Investigates clinical problems and offers sound medical solutions.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with other healthcare team members, patient, family members and healthcare designees
• Procedures:  Performs procedures utilizing medically approved approaches and equipment appropriate to the patient's age and size
• Patient Education: Provides information and instructions at a level of understanding appropriate to the comprehension level of the patient and/or significant others. Actively participates in Quality Improvement activities
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Location: Galesburg, - Specialty: Physician Assistant

About the Role:

As an APRN you will serve as a primary care provider responsible for delivering direct medical care to patients of all ages in a team-based setting. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, and administrative staff to provide high-quality, coordinated care. This role also supports the clinical leadership and growth of the practice through quality improvement efforts and mentoring of clinical team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, physical exams, and health screenings
• Diagnose acute and chronic conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans
• Prescribe medications, including psychotropics, and manage medication therapies
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment as needed, and ensure appropriate follow-up
• Refer patients to specialists or outside providers as clinically indicated
• Provide leadership and guidance to medical support staff
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and peer review activities
• Maintain complete and timely clinical documentation in compliance with FQHC, billing, and regulatory standards
• Participate in an on-call provider rotation as needed 
• Promote a culture of respect, compassion, and continuous learning within the clinic
• 35-40 hours per week

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

This Community Health Center seeks a Physician Assistant to provide a continuum of care that connects patients to health care resources both within and beyond the walls of our 35 federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs).

This Community Health Center is at the forefront of expanding access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare. We understand that we must continually work to evolve our thinking around patient care. As a community health care leader, we know that regardless of all the resources and advancements in medicine today, patient engagement is the most critical element in improving health outcomes. To achieve this outcome, we innovate and develop better practices to improve our care delivery model. To continue successfully down this path, we search for candidates who share our values and goals. 

The Physician Assistant will:

• provide outstanding, patient-centered primary and preventive care to patients of all ages

• work with a team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, midwives, and other providers, along with outreach staff, case managers, social workers and substance abuse counselors to advance a continuum of care

• exhibit a positive attitude during daily activities and foster a positive work environment for the entire team

Locations Available:  Multiple

Location: Champaign, IL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

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.

Location: Joliet, IL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

This candidate will oversee and manage clinical operations for the Care Clinic at the Community Health Center. Performs clinical nursing functions for the Care Clinic and Infectious Disease provider. Oversees Ryan White grant program and operations. Coordinates quality assurance and improvement initiatives as they relate to infectious disease control.

Location: Lagrange/Summit, IL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

The Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical/Population Health Officer, who is also the collaborating physician. FNP/PA completes all the duties associated with their clinical license and manages patient care in accordance with the professional guidelines of the FQHC. This position is unique as it is a collaborative position between the FQHC in LaGrange and in Summit. The objective is to optimize health for those adults experiencing housing insecurity by improving access to primary care FNP/PA will spend 50% of their time providing medical assessment and care in a clinical location at the Summit, which is a dedicated location for individuals experiencing homelessness, and 50% at the FQHC in La Grange.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• Provides general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of a physician and as dictated by their Illinois Clinical License and PCH policies and procedures
• Provides primary patient health assessment.
• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physicians to diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and long-term health issues of patients.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes or recommends medication or other forms of medical treatment such as therapeutic procedures.

Case Management

• May refer patients to physicians for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Coordinates patient treatment, management and planning with the clinical staff and physician to provide continuity of care, including assistance with referrals to other agencies and health care providers.
• Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician.
• Provides telephone support to patients, physicians hospitals, pharmacies, and other health care providers.

Patient Records

• Responsible for documentation of patient care; records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition.
• Maintains patient information and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and PCH policies.

Patient Education

• Provides education to patients and/or their families about preventive care, medical issues and the use of prescribed medication and treatments.
• Promotes patient health through Health Center programs

Clinical Quality Performance

• Assists in the compilation of statistical data and patient outcomes for agency needs, as requested. Participates in FQHC quality performance programs
• Attend all meetings as required Helps to maintain safe and clean patient care environment
• Completes encounter requirements as established by HRSA (Health Resource & Service Administration) for FQHC’s (Federally Qualified Health Centers)
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines for safe work environment

Professional and Staff Development

• Participates in clinical staff meetings and updates on patient care management
• Works with students and interns to provide evaluation and care to patients
• Participates in continuing professional development to keep informed of clinical practices and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice

Other

• Maintains compliance with health center immunization requirements
• Performs other duties as assigne