Lead Provider

Job Title: Lead Provider

Compensation (Based on experience and qualifications)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm included extended hour shift of Noon - 8:00pm once per week with a Saturday (every 4 weeks) Rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm

Chicago Family Health Center (CFHC) is seeking a Clinical Lead to join the medical team. Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Clinical Lead will assist the CMO and designated site Clinic Manager with the supervision necessary to maintain high standards of general medical care and treatment for a clinic within Chicago Family Health Center (CFHC). The Clinical Site Lead responsibilities will include but not limited to supervision of providers and address providers concerns to increase productivity and quality of care. As a member of the medical team, the Clinical Site Lead will be responsible for providing medical care to CFHC patients, as well as informing the CMO of such matters as new or improved best practices developed by providers or by other medical professionals, trends in the incidence of disease, and needs for new or improved medical services. Leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of the organization as well as supporting a culture of development.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Clinic Manager, Clinical Lead will act as site management team for respective clinical site.
• Act as a champion for guiding and educating providers to attain excellence in clinical care.
• Responsible for leading monthly Providers Meeting at their respective Clinic and as a monthly rotation basis for the organization wide Providers Meeting.
• Support the CMO in Provider Chart Audits to support Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance and Peer Review processes and other compliance matters.
• Chart review for new clinic site providers as per new provider onboarding.
• Collaborate with Clinic Manager to ensure timely chart completion of the provider teams.
• Chart review as needed for clinic site providers or other CFHC providers.
• Ensure that providers are seeing appropriate patients for their level of training and experience.
• Collaborate with respective Clinic Manager to help coordinate time off requests and delegate clinical coverage during provider time off. The goal is to always have at least two (2) providers in the clinic.
• Make timely and appropriate recommendations for improvements in clinic infrastructure and staffing, assist in provider recruitment for site provider vacancies.

General Provider Responsibilities:

• Performs medical examinations, procedures, and prescribes medications to patients as assigned or as needed.
• Provides patients with health education and ensures patients receive educational materials that pertain to their health needs.
• Refers patients to specialists or referral services when required and in accordance with their insurance restrictions.
• Ensures Integrated Care Model with patients in need of behavioral health services or dental services are routed to the behavioral health or dental department.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)/ Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) or M.S. degree from accredited nursing school, nurse practitioner track or
• Board-certified or Board-eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine or another approved specialty.
• Licensed in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, OB/GYN or Pediatrics

Certifications and/or licensures required (if applicable):

• Current and valid Illinois license as a physician and surgeon (Physician)
• Current and valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate

CFHC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Chicago Family Health Centers offers benefits to all its full-time employees:

BCBS Medical PPO/HMO Plans| BCBS Dental |VSP Vision| 401k (match) | Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year|8 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays and 20 Days of Vacation | 10 sick days | 4 days of CME and CME allowance of $1,200 | HRSA NHSC Loan Repayment Options

Chicago Family Health Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)/ Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) or M.S. degree from accredited nursing school, nurse practitioner track.
• Board-certified or Board-eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine or another approved specialty.
• Licensed in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, OB/GYN or Pediatrics.

Certifications and/or licensures required (if applicable):

• Current and valid Illinois license as a physician and surgeon (Physician)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
• Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise
• Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred.
• Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict.
• Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
• Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.