The Urgent Care Physician manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, diagnoses, and treatment plans. They also coordinate with nursing staff and refer patients to specialists as necessary.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid Illinois medical license and be board certified or board eligible in their specialty. Completion of a US residency program and 3-5 years of experience are preferred.
Urgent Care Physician, UChicago Medical Group – Chicago and South Suburbs
Join a patient-centered collegial, supportive, and friendly team whose mission is to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality. UChicago Medicine Medical Group takes pride in supporting motivated providers in delivering outstanding care in the community.
UChicago Medicine Medical Group seeks an exceptional Urgent Care Physician for two sites in Chicago: River East and Dearborn Station in addition to Homewood, Illinois.
Urgent Care Physician Roles and Responsibilities
Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate
Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required
As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion and/or education programs
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
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Required Skills and Qualifications
Medical License in Illinois
Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
3-5 years of experience is preferred
Completed a US Residency Program
Opportunity Highlights
Urgent Care clinics perfectly co-located with continuity Primary Care sites
Full-time and part-time positions available.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Medical insurance
Retirement plan
CME allowance
Time off
Several schedule offerings including; weekdays and weekends
100% outpatient
MA support 1:1 ratio
RN support
Competitive compensation package
Exceptional benefits – Medical, dental, retirement, time off, and CME allowance
About UChicago Medicine Medical Group
UChicago Medicine Medical Group is aligned with The University of Chicago Medicine. With a history dating to 1927, the University of Chicago Medicine is a not-for-profit academic health system with hospitals, outpatient clinics and physician practices throughout Chicago and the suburbs
UChicago Medicine Medical Group is growing rapidly, to bring the forefront of medicine to communities throughout Chicagoland
We support physicians in providing outstanding care in the community
UChicago Medicine Medical Group's outpatient facilities are located throughout the region, from River East and the South Loop in the heart of Chicago to Orland Park, Tinley Park, Flossmoor, Calumet City and South Holland and more in the south suburbs.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
