Physician, Medical Doctor, Primary Care Physician

Broadway Youth Center
1023 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613, USA

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment.
• Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
• Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
  • BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
  • BCBS Dental
• BCBS Vision
• Paid Time Off:
  • 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
  • 12 accrued sick days per year
  • 10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
  • PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
• 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days
• Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
• Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
• 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses

SALARY:
The position salary range is $212,944/annual - $/annual

The role of the Physician in a community setting is a response to society’s demand for accessible quality health care to all populations regardless of socio-economic status. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below.

This position requires the ability and willingness to work some nights and weekend shifts as required to align with community health needs. The position may require mobile health initiatives as part of the role. A knowledge of Chicago’s south side communities and cultural competency with a diverse patient population, including African American/Black community members is crucial.

• Facilitates entry of the patient into the health care system, by assessing the primary health care needs, including eliciting comprehensive health histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and/or performing pertinent diagnostic tests, analyzing collected data to determine client health status and formulating a problem list (diagnosis).
• Provides coordinated, continuous and culturally competent primary health care to clients that span the health continuum through mutual goal setting and planning delivery of care.
• Prescribes a variety of treatment modalities to meet health and illness needs.
• Collaborates with advanced practice nurses and community health nurses and other medical providers to assure that health teaching and counseling is provided.
• Meets average monthly provider productivity standards including but not limited to number of visits.
• Will follow role assignments that are in alignment with the Patient Centered Medical Home Standards, and participate in all Patient Centered Medical Home efforts.
• Manages and evaluates the plan of care, process and outcome and then modifies the plan as needed.
• Adheres to collaborative practice principles of respect and joint decision making when:
  • Providing clinical supervision of the medical care delivered by the Physician Assistants (PA-C’s).
  • Serving as a collaborating physician to Advance Practice Nurses (APN’s).
  • Consulting with health team members about managing the client treatment plan.
  • Following clinical practice standards (protocols) related to each health care providers role and responsibilities.
• Assures access and continuity of care by providing call for after-hours coverage. Assures continuity by obtaining hospital privileges at designated hospitals.
• Collaborates with other multidisciplinary professionals and community agencies to provide high…