STAFF PHYSICIAN (NDHC)

Fdihb; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated medical professional to provide comprehensive care and treatment to patients. This role requires a Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine and the ability to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate patients across various medical disciplines. You'll be responsible for conducting patient examinations, providing emergency services, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical School Program is required.
• Must have an active, unrestricted Medical License from any U.S. State.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate patients of all ages.
• Provide emergency services and total patient care.
• Consult with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.

Skills

Patient Diagnosis

Emergency Services

Clinical Record Keeping

Patient Counseling

Medical Consultation

Education

Doctorate in Medicine

Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine

Completion of Family Medicine Residency

Completion of Internal Medicine Residency

Job description

Salary Range: Dependent on Experience (DOE)

***APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE***

***RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED***

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and maintenance therapy and rehabilitation of patients of all ages (based on respective discipline).
• Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history, performs admission history and physical; requests and/or performs and follows-up with diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary to obtain all possible information related to each case.
• Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes, provides treatment, and arranges for specialized care, patient referrals, or transfers to higher level of care as required.
• Bases decisions upon information obtained, professional medical knowledge and skills and prescribed policies and procedures.
• Makes notes of observations to be incorporated into clinical records.
• Provides a full range of emergency services or crisis intervention including lifesaving emergency procedures in order to stabilize a patient sufficiently until a higher level of care is available.
• Provides total patient care including preventing health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow up services to patients.
• Conducts outpatient clinics making observations appropriate to the outpatient's underlying disease and treatment plan, including current symptoms.
• Reviews the patient's medications, diet, therapy course, adherence to management plan and patient observations. Modifies regimen as indicated.
• Instructs and counsels patients and family members as required.
• Consultation with hospitalist and emergency department staff regarding inpatient admissions.
• Makes appropriate referrals and obtains appropriate consultation after primary evaluation and documentation have been completed.
• Assures preparation of appropriate medical records for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent data needed to provide comprehensive medical care. Dictates or types clinical reports summaries and correspondence concerning patients under provider’s care in a timely manner (daily completion of inpatient progress notes).
• Works closely with healthcare professionals to utilize and coordinate the services in the management of the family’s medical, psychological and social problems.
• Assumes responsibility for medical, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, interns or residents assigned for training at NDHC.
• Serves as a consultant to other medical staff regarding complicated internal medicine and/or obstetric patients and/or pediatric patients based on specialty training.
• Provides definitive management in all medical categories or cases that do not require referral.
• Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI) review processes.
• Works under the Clinical Director who provides general professional and administrative supervision.
• Responsible for working independently during course of patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• No additional experience required outside of a completed training program as identified in the education qualifications listed below.

Education:

• Completion of an accredited Medical School Program.
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Residency Program.
• Board Eligible or Certification by the American Board of Family Medicine or the American Board of Internal Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted Medical License from any U.S State or Territory.

Please email degree or transcripts to: [e-mail]

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

FDIHB, Inc. is located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

Doctorate or better in Medicine.

Doctorate or better in Osteopathic Medicine.

Experience

Required

No additional experience required outside of a completed training program as identified in the education qualifications.