What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Family Medicine position at NorthShore University HealthSystem?
Position Highlights:
A Brief Overview:
The purpose of this job is to provide quality, appropriate and cost effective medical care for patients.
What you will do:
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
- Sign on bonus: (if applicable)
- Position:
- Location: [City, IL]
- Full Time/Part Time: [Full Time / Part Time]
- Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]
- Required Travel:
A Brief Overview:
The purpose of this job is to provide quality, appropriate and cost effective medical care for patients.
What you will do:
- Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
- Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
- Shares health care duties of patients with other physicians to ensure the availability of a physician at all times.
- Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
- Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
- Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
- Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
- Orders studies, test and ancillary services
- Documents all services in patient medical record
- Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
- Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
- Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
- Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
- Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
- Participates in teaching sessions for other hospital and medical staff, residents and/or medical students as assigned.
- MD Medicine Required
- Current DEA and all other required licenses as related to specialty Required
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
