What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatrician position at Primecare Community Health?
Duties and Responsibilities
- Practice of medicine within the scope of license, training, credentialing and in accordance with the current standards of care and quality criteria adopted by PrimeCare.
- See patients in PrimeCare clinics during office hours. This is a broad-spectrum pediatric practice.
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Order, perform and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
- Complete charting on an electronic medical record and required paperwork in a timely manner. Maintain confidential patient information.
- Inpatient care of pediatric patients at AMITA Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Centers.
- Participation in teaching activities with the Saints Mary and Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency Program including precepting residents at PrimeCare Young Family Health Center and attending faculty meetings as needed.
- Participate in the development/review of organizational policies and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in provider meetings.
- Promote a safety-conscious work force and maintain good housekeeping practices.
- Communicate appropriately with patients, staff, and colleagues.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Must be able to move around the clinic site 50% of the time.
- Constantly operates a computer, computer printer, copy machine, and telephone.
- Occasionally positions self to maintain exertion of physical strength to move objects of 10 pounds from one level to another.
- Must be able to transport from one site to another.
- Must be able to cover other shifts as necessary.
Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration
- Graduate of accredited medical school with degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).
- Completion of Accredited Pediatric Residency.
- Board certification in specialty through the American Board of Pediatrics, if newly graduated must be obtained within 2 years of graduation, must be kept current.
- Unrestricted license to practice within the State of Illinois.
- Current DEA certificate without restriction.
- CPR certification Current and Active
Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits through BCBS of IL:
- Health Insurance (HMO/PPO)
- Dental Insurance (HMO/PPO)
- Vision Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
Other Benefits Include:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match
- Pension Plan
- Voluntary Life/ AD&D
- Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
- Annual CME Allowance and CME PTO (Providers Only)
- Paid Time Off
- 1 Floating holiday per calendar year
- 3 Personal days per calendar year
- 7 Holidays per calendar year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Off-the-job Accident Coverage
- Employee Referral Program
- Internal Growth Opportunities
PrimeCare Community Health is part of the National Health Service Corps, as such, you would be able to participate in their Loan Repayment Program. For more information, please visit their website at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loans-scholarships
In accordance with Illinois Executive order 2021-20 (COVID-19 No.87) effective on August 26, 2021, in conjunction with the Federal CDC guidelines, COVID vaccinations are now a requirement for PrimeCare Community Health as well as many other Healthcare Organizations. Proof of full vaccination is required prior to the beginning date of employment. If you have a medical or religious contraindication, please inform Human Resources when the offer is extended.
PrimeCare Health is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Therefore, PrimeCare does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.