What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatrician position at Lake County?
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center have been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.
Works with staff, as a team, to provide high-quality care to our patients by identifying and assessing health concerns, examining the patient based on the health concern, and creating a plan specific to the patient needs.
Develops and maintains an awareness of the Chronic Care Model Processes in order to reduce health disparities within our communities.
Provides clinical consultation to other staff members and supervision of staff and students as assigned.
Demonstrates adherence to National Patient Safety Goals and plan.
Participates in quality improvement activities to assess, monitor and improve program services as well as mandatory in-services and drills, attends staff meetings and other training, including appropriate age-specific educational training offered on a regular basis for professional development.
- 40 Hours per Week
- Monday - Friday with a weekly evening rotation and a monthly Saturday rotation
- Requires graduation from an accredited school of medicine and the completion of one year of residency (internship) in an approved program and medical license in the State of Illinois.
- A completed residency in an approved program in a relevant specialty, with Board eligibility is preferred.
- Post-residency in Primary Care is preferred.
- Must be board certified within 2 years of hire.
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.
Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.
Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Salary : $189,613
