The Family Medicine Physician will provide comprehensive primary care services to underserved communities within a community health center, collaborating with a multidisciplinary medical team to improve patient outcomes. The role requires an MD or DO degree, board certification or eligibility in Family Practice, and an active Illinois medical license, with responsibilities including patient management, consultation, and supporting organizational goals. Benefits include competitive compensation, CME reimbursement, loan repayment options, and a supportive work environment emphasizing cultural sensitivity and accessibility.
Client Overview
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.
Job Description
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.
CME
50 hours & $2,000 reimbursement
Relocation Paid
Negotiable
Call Coverage
Rotating
Other 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
family medicine physician, primary care, community health center, underserved communities, patient care, board-certified physician, Illinois medical license, comprehensive healthcare, multidisciplinary team, loan repayment
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