Pediatrics Physician Job with Illinois Primary Health Care Association in Chicago, IL

PracticeLink; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health center in Chicago is seeking a full-time Pediatrics Physician to provide quality health care services. The role involves diagnosing and treating a broad patient age range, managing medications, and participating in special projects. The center is committed to serving the underserved community with holistic care.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Dependent coverage

Short/long-term disability

Retirement plans (401k/403b)

Paid vacation

License renewal and professional fees paid

Employee wellness program

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Med-Peds.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions.
• Obtain medical history from patients and review developmental histories.
• Manage medications, including prescriptions and efficacy monitoring.

Skills

Diagnosis

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Job description

Pediatrics Physician Job with Illinois Primary Health Care Association in Chicago, IL

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Overview

Client Overview

Mission: To provide holistic, quality health care services to a diverse urban community with a continuing commitment to addressing the needs of the underserved.

History: This Community Health Center opened its first neighborhood clinic in 1967 and continues to serve Chicagoans. With clinics across Chicagoland, it cares for nearly 40,000 people annually, regardless of their ability to pay. It is dedicated to respectful, honest communication, illness prevention, patient education, and community health improvement through activities like health fairs.

Job Description

This FQHC seeks a full-time Clinical Physician primarily based at their Main Clinic. Under administrative direction, independently perform physical exams for a broad patient age range (pediatric to geriatric), diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and disorders, and select appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions, including prescribing medication, administering vaccines, and ordering diagnostic tests.
• Obtain medical history from patients, parents, or guardians, and review developmental and medical histories.
• Participate in diagnostic staffing to correlate findings, determine diagnoses, and develop treatment plans.
• Discuss findings and recommendations with patients, families, and agencies as needed.
• Manage medications, including prescriptions, efficacy monitoring, and adverse reaction surveillance.
• Perform related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine degree from an ACGME-accredited medical college.
• Board certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Med-Peds.
• Unrestricted Illinois medical license or eligibility.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Additional Benefits & Details

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Dependent coverage
• Short/long-term disability
• Retirement plans (401k/403b)
• Paid vacation
• License renewal and professional fees paid
• Employee wellness program

Employment Details

• Seniority Level: Entry Level
• Type: Full-time
• Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare