Family Practice Physician (fluent in Spanish required)

The Family Practice Physician is responsible for all aspects of well adult care, preventive care, management of chronic illness and acute care as well as assists in quality assurance assessments and Title X compliance. Provides all aspects of well and sick care to the pediatric patients of IWS and assists as needed in Quality Assurance Assessments.

Essential Functions

TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Provides well adult/preventive care and acute care of management of contraception, management of gynecologic problems, management of chronic conditions, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and follow-up for all patients in the adult clinic.

· Provides well child care, acute care and follow-up for all patients in the Pediatric Clinic.

Participates in quality assurance assessments periodically (including abnormal pap management and mammography follow up)

· Reviews laboratory results, consultant examinations, and emergency room dispositions and follow-up on those requiring intervention.

· Supervises dispensing of medication from the women’s and pediatric clinics

· Consults with nurses and other staff members on handling triage calls or walk-ins.

· Participates in specific programs as of the clinic as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.

· Participates in the on-call rotation for the clinic with other providers.

· Assists in education of patients, residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, and other staff.

· Participates as needed to ensure compliance for IWS funding and grant requirements.

· Appropriately documents all findings concisely and completely utilizing the electronic medical records system. Uses all forms correctly. Entries dated and signed. Documentation must be legible.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· M.D /D.O. Degree, and Board-certified or Board eligible in Family Practice

· 1-2 yrs. Clinic experience

· Valid Illinois license

· Ability to work within a team and take direction

· Must be familiar with the EHR medical charting system

· Strong written and interpersonal communication skills

· Required to speak Spanish and English fluently

Expected Hours of Work

Clinic hours including but not limited to 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Hours may vary. Ability to work flexible and extended hours as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervision responsibility

Equipment 

Usual adult clinic medical equipment, such as stethoscope, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, speculum, etc. Usual pediatric office medical equipment, such as a stethoscope, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, tympanometry, spirometer. Computer, printer as relates to electronic medical records system

Experience:

  • Clinic: 3 year (Preferred)
Education:

  • Doctorate (Required)
License:

  • Current Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration (Preferred)
  • An unrestricted state medical license (Preferred)
  • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration (Preferred)
  • Basic Life Support (Preferred)
Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)
Work authorization:

  • United States (Required)
Shifts:

  • Morning (Required)
  • Evening (Required)
Working Days:

  • Monday (Required)
  • Tuesday (Required)
  • Wednesday (Required)
  • Thursday (Required)
  • Friday (Required)
  • Saturday (Required)
  • Bonuses - quarterly based on production

They do need to be fluent in Spanish.  94% of their population is Spanish.  They also need to have a heart to serve the underserved community.  

This CEO is wonderful to talk to.  He is so proud of their company and wants it to be a great place for one and all to work. 





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