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Overview

This Community Health Center is actively seeking a passionate and motivated Family Medicine Physician. You will love working within our culture and diverse, multi-disciplinary team of medical providers.

Since the 1970s, this Community Health Center has become the primary care medical home for thousands of Chicagoans, including some of the city's most vulnerable populations. As an award winning, nationally recognized leading voice for community health centers, this CHC has played a vital role in providing access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare services to underserved communities throughout Chicago. 

Our health network currently includes locations in South Chicago, Pullman, East Side, Roseland, Pullman, Chicago Lawn, and Chicago Vocational Career Academy (CVCA). 

Our highly skilled staff are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients. We recognize the vital role our health center plays not only in our patients' health, but also as an essential resource that strengthens the communities we serve, which has established our health center as a premier provider of choice and we welcome you to join our team.

Description

Our healthcare organization is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Family Medicine Physician to provide exceptional primary care services to underserved communities. As an Family Medicine Physician, you will be responsible for managing patient care in collaboration with other clinical staff and members of the care team. 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive and high-quality primary care services to patients in the office, hospital, or other locations within the community as assigned
  • Serve as a consultant to clinical management regarding clinical goals and services
  • Manage patient care in collaboration with other clinical staff and members of the care team
  • Leverage industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of the Medical Department and the organization
  • Support culture development and management efforts

If you are a dedicated physician committed to making a positive impact in underserved communities, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm included extended hour shift of Noon - 8:00pm once per week with a Saturday (every 4 weeks) Rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm

Job Requirements

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • M.D. Degree, or D.O. degree from accredited school of allopathic or osteopathic medicine
  • Board-certified or Board-eligible in Family Practice 
  • Current and valid Illinois license as a physician and surgeon
  • Current and valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
  • Eligible for, or maintenance of, hospital privileges at affiliated hospitals
  • Bilingual ability may or may not be required based on individual department needs.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
  • Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
  • Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 
  • Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
  • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage
  • Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise
  • Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred. 
  • Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict. 
  • Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
  • Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
  • Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.

Misc Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision health benefits
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-term & Long-term Disability plus Supplemental Life Insurance
  • 401 (k) with a competitive match
  • Vacation/Sick Time
  • Eight Holidays 
  • Loan Repayment potential through National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
    • NHSC LRP: Up to $50,000 Full Time for 2 years
    • NHSC SUD-W LRP: Up to $75,000 Full Time for 3 years
  • 50 hours of CME & $2,000 reimbursement
  • Developmental Support
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible schedules 

Client Description

Mission:

This health center will promote health, work to prevent disease and provide treatment through the delivery of quality, accessible primary healthcare that is culturally sensitive, affordable, and responsive to community and individual needs.

Vision:

We will become the provider of choice for comprehensive primary healthcare by achieving excellence in quality, access for all who seek care and the improvement of the health of the communities we serve by utilizing innovative health solutions.

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

Our clinicians are eligible for state and federal loan repayment programs, including the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.