Pediatrician (Foster Ave) For Erie Family Health Center In Chicago, IL

Will provide comprehensive primary health care service to patients in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Acts as a primary health care provider within the scope of Pediatrics.  Performs physical examinations on new and return clients. Refers patients to specialists as necessary. Documents all patient care activities. Maintain a productivity level necessary to reach the mandated annual level of encounters.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Pediatrician (Foster Ave)
Provides comprehensive primary health care:

• Performs physical examinations on new and return clients.
• Admits patients to the hospital at which he/she has admitting privileges; may refer some clients to other institutions for hospitalization as appropriate
• Refers clients to specialists as necessary.
• Documents all patient care activities per EFHC standards.
• Participates in the call coverage rotation.
• Participates in community and clinic education programs.
• Performs procedures such as contraceptive implant insertion/removal with appropriate training, proctoring, and privileging.
• Contributes toward the development of goals and objectives relevant to specialty/life cycle area or other annual action plans. Attends meetings when assigned.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team
• Maintains current credentialing, licensure, and board certification (once obtained).
• Collaborates with other providers by including collaborative practice agreements with advanced practice registered nurses as assigned.
• Assists in the supervision of health professional students or residents when assigned.
• Participates in EFHC staff and team meetings as appropriate.
• Participates in other EFHC committee meetings as assigned.
• Maintains at least minimum CME certificates as required by the American Board of Pediatrics and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Adheres to all EFHC policies & procedures.
• Performs procedures as qualified and privileged for the ambulatory setting.
• Other duties as assigned.
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Skills and Knowledge:

Pediatrician (Foster Ave)

• Licensed physician in the state of Illinois
• Proficiency in medical Spanish preferred

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in community health or with a similar patient population while in training is preferred
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics, MD or DO

Physical Requirements:

• Requirements include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, handling, throwing, and reaching.  Fine finger movement required.  Mobility requirements include sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and twisting.