Physician, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Description

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Erie Family Health Centers, a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Adult Medicine Team! The Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Physician will provide comprehensive primary health care service to patients in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Acts as primary health care provider with the scope of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Performs physical examinations on new and return patients. Refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Documents all patient care activities. Maintain a productivity level necessary to reach mandated annual level of encounters.

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations on new and return patients.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required:

•          MD or DO

Experience:

Required:

•          Completion of residency training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

•          Board certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, MD or DO

Preferred:

•          At least three (3) years of experience in community health or with a similar patient population while in training is preferred

Skills and Knowledge

Required:

•          Licensed physician in the state of Illinois

Preferred:

•          Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) is preferred. (May be required to assist or work with non-English/Spanish-only speaking patients and/or guests.)

•          Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office a plus.

•          Intermediate EPIC skills are a plus.

The Erie Advantage Pledge

WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST

Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:

• Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
• Our voices matter.
• We do things well.
• Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
• We find our career sweet spot at Erie.