Pediatrician

Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness boldly commits to supporting the well-being of our communities, ensuring equity in access and delivering exceptional care inspired by a culture of innovation.  We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best—provide healthcare and wellness.  

This position is J-1 visa eligible and qualifies for service in an underserved community setting. We welcome International Medical Graduates seeking waiver sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to provide high quality patient care and ensure effective clinic operations. Patient care includes providing comprehensive medical services for patients between the ages of 0-21, within scope of training. Services include but are not limited to: preventive care, immunizations, primary care and treatment, health education, prescribing of medications, ordering and interpreting lab testing, physical examinations, STD screenings, vision/hearing, family planning, prenatal services, nutrition. Provider may be used in a variety of locations depending upon the need of the organization. Clinic shifts include 1 evening a week and 1-2 Saturdays/month. This position may also include supervising physician assistants and/or nurse practitioners and providing training to resident physicians or other health provider interns/externs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide continuous, comprehensive primary care for infants, children, youth ages 0-21 according to current standards of care.
• Take patient histories and document appropriately in the patient medical record
• Examines patients for symptoms or physical information
• Shows good insight and judgment with relation to patient care
• Perform or request diagnostic tests appropriately
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination to diagnose condition of patient.
• Make diagnoses and prescribe medication/treatments as necessary.
• Administer vaccinations, if needed
• Educate patients in disease prevention and health maintenance. Prepare all medical records, clinical reports and correspondences. Support quality initiatives.
• Work in collaboration with management team and providers. Complete all Core Curriculum training(s) required for the position. Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

REQURED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and COMPETENCIES:

Education:

• Graduate of accredited medical school with degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program

Licensure/Certification:

• Active Illinois State Medical License, DEA certificate
• Board Certified or Board Eligible based on the governing board guidelines
• Providers are responsible for maintaining individual certifications as required by job function or by law and provide verification and recertification when requested by management.

Experience:

• Experience should be aligned within scope of training.
• Familiar with Electronic Health Records (EHR) is preferred.

Specific Provider Competencies:

• Analytical: synthesizes complex information; collects and researches data if needed
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses
• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional patient/client situations; responds promptly to patient/client needs; actively works to improve customer/patient service and satisfaction based on feedback
• Oral Communication: Responds well to questions, participates in meetings
• Written Communication: Writes/types clearly and informatively
• Ethics: Treats people with respect, upholds organizational mission and values 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• $185,000-$230,000
• Malpractice/Tail Coverage
• $2K CME Allowance with 5 Days Paid Time Off
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation. Increases to 4 Weeks After Year 4 
• 3 Paid Summer Days (1 for July, 1 for August, 1 for September)
• 1 Paid Wellness Day
• 5 Paid Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability 
• 403b
• This position is J-1 visa eligible and qualifies for service in an underserved community setting. We welcome International Medical Graduates seeking waiver sponsorship.
•  Loan Forgiveness through NHSC and other state programs

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current driver's license 
• Current auto insurance
• Current and unrestricted medical license in the state of Illinois Current and unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration certificate 
• Complete all required Continuing Medical Education

Aunt Martha’s is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.