Orthopaedic Physician - Sports

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking at designated locations

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Illinois seeks an experienced physician to provide high-quality medical care to patients. The role includes interviewing, examining, and treating patients, educating families, and coordinating with clinicians to ensure continuous access to care.

The position requires an MD in Medicine, current DEA license, and active medical licensure. You will participate in teaching, quality improvement and patient care programs while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• MD degree in Medicine is required.
• Current DEA license and related licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating clinical patients.
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection.
• Coordinate care with other physicians to ensure continuous physician availability.
• Determine referrals based on examination and patient needs.
• Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs.
• Order studies, tests and ancillary services; document in patient records.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education programs.
• Oversee mid-level medical staff and nursing staff as assigned.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to federal guidelines.

Education

MD degree in Medicine

DEA license

Job description

A Brief Overview:

The purpose of this job is to provide quality, appropriate and cost effective medical care for patients.

What you will do:

• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
• Shares health care duties of patients with other physicians to ensure the availability of a physician at all times.
• Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
• Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
• Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
• Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
• Orders studies, test and ancillary services
• Documents all services in patient medical record
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
• Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
• Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
• Participates in teaching sessions for other hospital and medical staff, residents and/or medical students as assigned.

What you will need:

• MD Medicine Required
• Current DEA and all other required licenses as related to specialty Required

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities