Location: Granite City, IL - Specialty: Internal Medicine, General

Job Description:

• Preventive Care: Provide preventive care services, including routine check-ups, immunizations, and health education to promote overall wellness.
• Coordination of Care: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and refer patients to specialists when necessary.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed and accurate medical records of patients' histories, treatments, and progress.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about managing chronic diseases, lifestyle changes, and preventive health measures.
• 40 hours per week.

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Internal Medicine, General

This Community Health Center seeks a Internal Medicine Physician 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 Internal Medicine Physician will:

• provide outstanding, patient-centered primary and preventive care to a diverse patient population
• work with a team of physicians, 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
• may function as a preceptor in teaching programs including medical residents, medical students, and advance practice nurse students, as well as other allied health professions.

40 hours per week: 36 clinical and 4 administrative

Locations Available:  Multiple

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Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Internal Medicine, General

Position Summary – Family/Internal Medicine Physician

 Provide the full scope of services which fall under provider’s field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and electronic health record (EHR) maintenance, while following guidelines contained within the quality management, risk management, infection control, customer service and safety programs.

Clinical and Operational Responsibilities

General Clinical 

• Obtains health history and perform physical examinations. 
• Diagnoses, treats, counsels, and coordinate care for each patient. 
• Reviews and update problem list and longitudinal plan of care at every visit. 
• Meets documentation standards and completes all progress notes within 24 hours following the patient visit. 
• Fulfills on-call responsibilities in accordance with the schedule developed and responds to calls within 20 minutes. 
• Prescribe medication in accordance with Illinois statute and professional practice guidelines. 
• Performs all duties in conformity with the quality standards and clinical guideline established.
• Meets Meaningful Use standards which is defined as using certified EHR technology to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce health disparities, engage patients and families in their health care, improve care coordination, improve population and public health; all the while maintaining privacy and security. 
• Manages EHR In-Basket, transfers In-Basket responsibilities to colleagues when appropriate, and responds to messages (e.g. lab results, refills, patient calls, patient messages, co-sign orders, co-sign charts, and open charts) within 72 hours

Patient Support and Education 

• Provides culturally competent care 
• Recognizes patients’ families as an integral part of patients’ care teams. 
• Ensures that patients’ and families’ needs are met, and clinic policy is followed through. 
• Encourage patients and families to voice questions and/or concerns. 
• Works with patients and their families as appropriate to encourage care self-management 
• Conducts patient education activities, including pre and post instruction exams and procedures, instructions related to illness and treatment, and reinforcement of provider’s follow-up instructions 
• Utilizes printed health education materials as appropriate and document all instructions given; while giving consideration to an individual varying level of understanding and adjusts level of presentation to ensure the patient is knowledgeable of medical condition and plan of care 
• Works with care team and case management to provide for coordinated delivery of case management services. 
• Ensures patients presenting with greater acuity than what is clinically appropriate within the health center are transferred appropriately 
• Meets intensity of service and/or severity of illness admission criteria

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Internal Medicine, General

Through our four sites in Little Village (South Lawndale), Marquette Park (Chicago Lawn), and Brighton Park, this Community Health Center provides bilingual, high quality primary care, behavioral health and wellness services to the community, regardless of immigration status, insurance status, or ability to pay to over 20,000 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 days, 40 hours per week.

Location: Rockford, IL - Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology

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:

1. 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.
2. Understand and comply with the Mission Statement and Vision Statement of Crusader Community Health.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Hospitalize, participate in regular call coverage and provide needed in hospital care for all patients needing these services.
6. Assume responsibility of patient continuity of care.
7. Participate in health promotion and disease prevention activities for all patients.
8. Collaborate and mentor mid-level providers.
9. Participate in quality improvement and assurance activities.
10. Attend mandatory Crusader Community Health staff meetings and in-services.
11. Complete records to the detail deemed necessary by regulatory agencies and in a timely fashion.
12. Attend and participate in Crusader Community Health activities.
13. Embrace and support health care change.
14. Aid in the construction of a collaborative work environment.
15. 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.
16. Other duties as signed by the CEO or CMO or his/her designee to meet the goal of proving excellent health care.
17. To strictly adhere to Crusader Community Health Policies.

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, this FQHC provides high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities.  The FQHC delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, this FQHC have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides triage, antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum care according to established protocols.
• Maintains active hospital privileges as requested.
• Performs history and physical exams.
• Manages acute and chronic illness according to established protocols.
• Provides telehealth triage of antepartum and postpartum acute issues according to established protocols.
• Supports Family Physicians and Certified Nurse Midwife members of assigned Delivery Teams.
• Provides ER coverage in accordance with hospital bylaws.
• Provides follow-up with health care providers or community agencies, as necessary.
• Keeps accurate and timely records as required.
• Participates/leads appropriate interdisciplinary teams. w Initiates and/or participates in on-going QI activities at FQHC and partner hospitals.
• Is responsible for Continuing Education Units to maintain safe level of practice and certification.
• Is responsible for FQHC and hospital trainings required for privileges.
• Understands procedures and guidelines for reproductive health care to assure care of the highest quality and maintain compliance with Joint Commission, HRSA, FTCA, Managed Care, IL Family Planning Grant, and other assigned standards.
• Participates in the development of clinical protocols and health center policy/procedure development as appropriate.
• Performs procedures such as contraceptive implant insertion/removal, IUD insertion/removal, postpartum tubal sterilization etc. with appropriate training, proctoring, and privileging.
• Precepts learners and participates in faculty activities as indicated.
• Participates in annual performance appraisal/peer review.
• Interprets the philosophy of the FQHC to other staff and clients.
• Represents the FQHC externally as assigned.
• Adheres to all FQHC policies & procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology

This bilingual, bicultural Community Health Center seeks an OB/GYN to join us in providing access to quality cost effective health care to the Latino community, the uninsured and underinsured, and not to the exclusion of other cultures and races.

Since our inception, this CHC has recognized that improving the health of a community does not only happen in exam rooms but also in its schools, churches, parks, commercial areas, community-based organizations, universities, hospitals, and city/county clinics. In addition to the quality health care services we provide, we are a respected and aggressive advocate for community issues in health care, welfare reform, immigration legislation and managed care practices.

Admitting Hospital: Mercy Hospital & Medical Center

OB takes eight, 24hr calls/month and attends deliveries

Candidate MUST be Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese.

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology

This Community Health Center seeks an OB/GYN Physician who will provide high quality medical care to our patients in a culturally-sensitive and linguistically diverse environment.

Our patient population is an incredibly diverse group of people including many immigrants and refugees. We serve people from 55 different countries, and in more than 25 different languages, including multiple Asian, African and European languages. All of our highly-trained providers are bilingual and speak a variety of languages which allows patients access to a provider who can speak their language.

This CHC was incorporated in 2001 as an independent not-for-profit to increase access to primary care for underserved communities on Chicago’s north side. The organization grew from its humble beginnings and opened its doors as a full-time Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) on March 1, 2004 in the West Ridge neighborhood

The OB/GYN Physician will:

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Provide prenatal and perinatal care per evidence-based guidelines.
• Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
• Maintain delivery and cesarean section privileges at affiliated hospital(s).
• Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Train and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Direct and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives mentioned in the healthcare plan, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Have the capacity to perform at a level that meets the national productivity standards for federally qualified health centers.
• As appropriate to the position, participate in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology

This Community Health Center seeks an OB/GYN Physician to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to ensure healthy pregnancies for mothers and improved birth outcomes for babies.

Our model of care strives to improve the well-being of our pregnant patients, improving their self-image, increasing their self-care skills, and promotes the healthy growth and development of the fetus. This method also decreases infant mortality and maternal morbidity and promotes family development and social support.

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 OB/GYN will:

• provide outstanding, patient-centered obstetric and gynecologic care to patients of all ages
• work with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, and other providers, along with outreach staff, case managers, social workers and substance abuse counselors to ensure a continuum of care
• exhibit a positive attitude during daily activities and foster a positive work environment for the entire team

Deliveries and procedures at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL in addition to outpatient practice.

40 hours/week

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Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology

This leading Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Chicago’s diverse communities is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved populations, addressing social determinants of health, and working to close the healthcare gap. Services span medical, dental, and behavioral health, emphasizing a holistic, patient-centered approach. Join a team that strives to make healthcare accessible for all, regardless of income, status, or background.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Women’s Health Services: Provide high-quality, patient-centered OB-GYN care, including prenatal care, delivery, postpartum care, gynecologic exams, and preventive care.
• Diagnostic Excellence: Perform thorough assessments, including physical exams, diagnostic tests, and imaging, to develop and implement tailored treatment plans for complex and common health conditions.
• Collaborative Care: Work in partnership with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care delivery. Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to care team members.
• Community Engagement: Participate in outreach initiatives to educate and empower women on their health. Advocate for the well-being of underserved populations. Continuity of Care: Ensure access to continuous care by providing hospital-based OB coverage and after-hours on-call services on a rotational basis.
• Quality Improvement: Contribute to evidence-based practice by engaging in peer reviews, protocol development, and quality improvement initiatives. Evaluate and enhance clinical approaches to improve patient outcomes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain accurate, HIPAA-compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system. Adhere to all state, federal, and organizational policies and guidelines.