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Job Description
Overview
Chestnut Family Health Center, a division of Chestnut Health Systems, seeks a part-time Family Practice Physician to join our multidisciplinary team of caring and quality professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of the patients we serve.
Physician will have the opportunity to work in a newly constructed 32,000 square foot health center with new equipment, pharmacy and lab on site, teaching kitchen and adjacent group rooms. The new health center’s design supports and encourages a multidisciplinary team approach to whole person, patient centered care that integrates primary care, behavioral health and dental (in near future) services.
Additionally, Physicians are eligible for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, can take advantage of flexible scheduling (no rounding, no weekends, no call) and Continuing Medical Education opportunities. Malpractice coverage is available through the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Responsibilities
- Provide high quality, patient centered outpatient primary care to infant through geriatric patients.
- Provide direct medical prescriber services in accordance with the state of Illinois and agency policies and procedures.
- Set an example for and reinforcing evidence-based practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Requires a physician license in the state of Illinois.
- Requires a Drug Enforcement Agency certification.
- Board Certified/Board eligible physician in Family Practice is preferred.
- Ability to speak Spanish is beneficial.
- Solid understanding of comprehensive health services.
- Willingness to adhere to stated program and documentation protocols.
- Ability to provide health coaching and health education to at risk or high risk patients with chronic conditions.
- Willingness to work with underprivileged populations.
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