Physician Family Medicine For TCA HEALTH INC In Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physician is responsible for providing care to patients presenting with uncomplicated/acute clinical problems. Provides operational assistance to assure the quality of care and service in a cost-effective manner, which is consistent with the applicable state standards for licensure for the position and the organizational practice guidelines

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to the following);

Medical Responsibilities:

Physician Family Medicine

§ Responsible for the medical management of all assigned patients through history and clinical assessments and prevention, planning, and treatment.

§ Plans and directs all inpatient and outpatient medical care for assigned patients through diagnosis and treatment.

§ Ensures maintenance of accurate and complete medical records covering all social and medical data.

§ Legibly records all pertinent information on the medical record concerning the visit, examination findings, tests ordered, results, medications, and treatments administered.

§ Communicates and refers patients to specialists when appropriate.

§ Plans for continuity of care of patients through referrals to home health agencies, social service agencies, and other case management groups.

§ Provide consultations and resource information to peers.

§ Performs history and physicals in preoperative patients as necessary.

§ Participates in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement strategies based on standards of medical practice, customer expectations, and health care costs.

§ Practice safe, high-quality low-cost medicine by developing protocols and standards of practice to coincide with the mission of TCA Health, Inc.

§ Evaluates outcomes of medical treatment and takes necessary actions.

§ Actively participates in all ambulatory peer review processes and initiates necessary corrections.

§ Attends and actively participates in the provider’s weekly meetings.

§ Keeps abreast of new developments in specific areas of practice by attending in-services, CME classes, and ACLS Certification.

§ Abide by the infection and control guidelines.

§ Participates in health education events sponsored or supported by TCA Health, Inc.

§ Performs breast exams and pap smears.

§ Responsible to order mammography and lab tests.

§ Participates in planning community health education projects by identifying problems/issues affecting the surrounding community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 – $2.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BC/BE (Preferred)
• Medical License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location