ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER·Chicago, Illinois
Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic health care, including labor and delivery, surgical consultations, and triage services. Serve as an expert consultant for primary care providers and manage patient care through both in-person and telehealth modalities.
Provides triage, antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum care according to established protocols. Maintains active hospital privileges as requested. Performs history and physical exams. Manages acute and chronic illness according to established protocols. Provides telehealth triage of antepartum and postpartum acute issues according to established protocols. Supports Family Physicians and Certified Nurse Midwife members of assigned Delivery Teams. Provides ER coverage in accordance with hospital bylaws. Provides follow-up with health care providers or community agencies, as necessary. Keeps accurate and timely records as required. Participates/leads appropriate interdisciplinary teams. w Initiates and/or participates in on-going QI activities at Erie Family Health Centers (EFHC) and partner hospitals. Is responsible for Continuing Education Units to maintain safe level of practice and certification. Is responsible for Erie and hospital trainings required for privileges. Understands procedures and guidelines for reproductive health care to assure care of the highest quality and maintain compliance with Joint Commission, HRSA, FTCA, Managed Care, IL Family Planning Grant, and other assigned standards. Participates in the development of clinical protocols and health center policy/procedure development as appropriate. Performs procedures such as contraceptive implant insertion/removal, IUD insertion/removal, postpartum tubal sterilization etc. with appropriate training, proctoring, and privileging. Precepts learners and participates in faculty activities as indicated. Participates in annual performance appraisal/peer review. Interprets the philosophy of EFHC to other staff and clients. Represents EFHC externally as assigned. Adheres to all EFHC policies & procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. QualificationsSkills and Knowledge Proficiency in medical Spanish preferred. Licensed physician in Illinois. BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Experience and Education At least 2 years of experience in community health or with a similar patient population while in training is preferred Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology, MD or DO. Comfortable covering a busy L&D. 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.
Must be a licensed physician in Illinois and Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology (MD or DO). BLS certification is required, and proficiency in medical Spanish or experience in community health is preferred.
Market context
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