Pediatric Physician- 63rd

Esperanza Health Centers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Esperanza Health Centers seeks a dedicated pediatrician to provide primary care services in an outpatient setting. The role emphasizes preventive care and patient education, ensuring high-quality service and adherence to productivity standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to patient satisfaction and quality improvement.

Benefits

BCBS Medical PPO Plans

Ameritas Dental

Eye Med Vision

10 Paid Holidays

26 Days of Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited medical school and completed post-graduate training in pediatrics.
• Board certified or eligible in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Manages pediatric primary care, performs exams, and provides diagnoses.
• Maintains patient satisfaction and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Takes call for patients as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Medical School

Completed an Accredited Post-Graduate Training Program in Pediatrics

Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatrics

Job description

Esperanza Health Centers offers benefits to all its full-time employees :

BCBS Medical PPO Plans | Ameritas Dental | Eye Med Vision | 10 Paid Holidays and 26 Days of Paid Time Off

Position purpose : Provides primary medical care services to pediatric patients in an out-patient setting using primary care concepts, emphasizing prevention of illness and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Manages ambulatory Pediatric primary care medical practice by eliciting patient histories, performing physical examinations, providing accurate clinical diagnoses, prescribing evidence based and cost- effective treatments and providing patient education.
• Adheres to Esperanza Health Center's Productivity Standard for Physicians of an average of at least 2.7 patient visits per hour of ambulatory time worked.
• Maintains and promotes patient satisfaction through acknowledgement that environmental, social, and cultural factors influence one's health.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities of the health center including complete, legible and accurate chart documentation, Peer Review chart audits and reviews, and designated projects.
• Practices evidence-based, cost-effective primary care in a team-based model.
• Makes appropriate diagnoses and prescribes appropriate prescriptions and referrals consistent with Esperanza Health Center's medical practice guidelines.
• Prepares, implements and documents age specific preventative health schedules for pediatric patients.
• Builds and maintains a Pediatric medical practice with follow-up of return appointments and referrals, and other methods that assure continuity of care.
• Maintains clinical competency through regular Continuing Medical Education and provides documentation of such to Esperanza Health Center's Administration upon request.
• Takes call for Esperanza Health Center patients as assigned by the Medical Director.

Esperanza Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Medical School.
• Completed an Accredited Post-Graduate Training Program in Pediatrics.
• Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatrics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.