Pediatric Advanced Practice Clinician - Chicago, United States - Primecare Community Health

Description

Job Description

Job Summary: Promote and maintain health by providing medical services under the supervision of/in collaboration with a physician.

Job Duties:

1. Practice of medicine within the scope of license, training, credentialing and in accordance with the current standards of care and quality criteria adopted by PrimeCare.
2. See patients in PrimeCare clinics during office hours. This is a pediatric and full-spectrum family medicine practice that serves all ages and conditions.
3. Prenatal care is optional and may be performed if privileged.
4. Participates in and provides after-hours call coverage as assigned.
5. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
6. Order, perform and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
7. Complete charting on an electronic health record and required paperwork in a timely manner.
8. Maintain confidential patient information.
9. Participate in the development/review of organizational policies and quality improvement initiatives.
10. Participate in health center and provider meetings.
11. Promote a safety-conscious work force and maintain good housekeeping practices.
12. Communicate appropriately with patients, staff, and colleagues.
13. Other duties as required or assigned.

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

1. Graduate of accredited educational program with a master's degree in nursing or doctorate degree in nursing or physician assistant degree.
2. Board certification in specialty must be kept current.
3. Unrestricted license to practice within the State of Illinois.
4. Active and current Controlled Substance license within the State of Illinois.
5. Active and current DEA certificate without restriction.
6. Current-Active CPR

Physical Demands

1. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
2. Must be able to move around the clinic site 50% of the time.
3. Constantly operates a computer, computer printer, copy machine, and telephone.
4. Occasionally positions self to maintain exertion of physical strength to move objects of 10 pounds from one level to another.
5. Must be able to transport from one site to another.
6. Must be able to cover other shifts as necessary.

Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits through BCBS of IL:

• Health Insurance (HMO/PPO)
• Dental Insurance (HMO/PPO)
• Vision Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance

Other Benefits Include:

• 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match
• Pension Plan
• Voluntary Life/ AD&D
• Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• Annual CME Allowance and CME PTO (Providers Only)
• 27 PTO days per calendar year
• 3 Personal days per calendar year
• 7 Holidays per calendar year
• 1 Floating Holiday per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Off-the-job Accident Coverage
• Employee Referral Program
• Internal Growth Opportunities

In accordance with Illinois Executive order COVID-19 No.87) effective on August 26, 2021, in conjunction with the Federal CDC guidelines, COVID vaccinations are now a requirement for PrimeCare Community Health as well as many other Healthcare Organizations. Proof of full vaccination is required prior to the beginning date of employment. If you have a medical or religious contraindication, please inform Human Resources when the offer is extended.

PrimeCare Health is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Therefore, PrimeCare does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.