Family Physician Opportunity with Chicago FQHC

Job Description

Are you a provider interested in working and connecting to those in your community? Do you have a passion for making a difference? Working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) might be a great fit! They provide care to undeserved patients, most of whom earn income below the federal poverty line. You will have the ability to practice patient-centered medicine without the worry of running a business.


A Federally Qualified Health Center provides preventative, primary health, dental, mental health, and substance use services to undeserved communities. FQHCs receive federal funding to operate in communities with the goal to provide quality care with no concern for a patients ability to pay. FQHCs allow providers to achieve a better work-life balance with generous PTO, paid holidays, and normal hours. Opportunities are also provided to fulfill continuing education at no cost to you. As an FQHC provider your malpractice insurance is covered through the TORT Claims Act. Providers may also be eligible for federal student loan repayment programs and staff will help applicants through the process if interested.

FQHCs are located throughout the state of Illinois. If you are interested in city life, rural, or urban areas there is an option for you! You will have opportunities to grow your career, lead a team, or if you are just starting out find a great mentor! Do you want to work with a special population or work with clients spanning from birth to elderly, there are options and many FQHCs are flexible. We will listen to your needs and match you with the right health center.


Position includes:
Examine patient and obtain medical history from patient, parents, guardians to prepare patient profile. Review developmental and medical history of patient.
Participate in diagnostic staffing to correlate findings, determine diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment recommendations.
Discuss findings and recommendations with client, parents, agencies, etc. as needed.
Responsible for medication management (includes but is not limited to writing prescriptions, monitoring efficacy, monitoring adverse reactions).
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine degree from an ACGME accredited medical college.
Board certified, board eligible in required specialty, or a current resident (subject to the requirements of the GME Moonlighting Policy
Unrestricted Illinois license to practice medicine or Illinois license eligible.

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