Physician, Family Medicine

VISION, MISSION & VALUES:

Every employee of SIHF Healthcare is expected to uphold our vision, mission, and values. Our actions will reflect our values of Compassion, Diversity/Inclusivity, Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Stewardship creating a culture in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. This will result in our vision of an "Enriched health and life in a just society" through the fulfillment of our mission to build partnerships, develop safe and affordable housing, community engagement in building trust and solutions, foster economic development, provide access to comprehensive health care services, and reduce disparities.

Treat every person with dignity, respect, and kindness by listening with your full attention, addressing questions/concerns immediately, and accepting responsibility to follow through by always doing what you say you will do. You support our customers and team by being patient, understanding, and positive knowing that you are at SIHF Healthcare for those we serve.

The Family Medicine Faculty role involves a combination of clinical and academic responsibilities, with a focus on training and supervising residents in the full scope of family medicine, including obstetrics. The faculty member will work in a collaborative environment with other faculty, residents, and healthcare teams.

• Provide direct clinical care to a diverse patient panel in a continuity clinic setting.
• Supervise and mentor family medicine residents in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Perform family medicine procedures and manage patient care in a variety of settings.
• Participate in 3-4 half-day clinical sessions per week, providing direct patient care and resident supervision.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty, SIU faculty members, and other healthcare professionals including BJC Alton Memorial.
• Participate in the education and training of family medicine residents by providing direct supervision during outpatient rotations, including OB.
• Precept residents several times a week, helping them develop clinical skills, diagnostic abilities, and patient management strategies.
• Serve as a role model for professional behavior, teaching, and patient care, while maintaining an open, approachable demeanor for residents and colleagues.
• Participate in academic activities of the residency program, including didactics, meetings, curriculum development, and advising. This includes one half-day didactic teaching, and three half-days dedicated to scholarly work each week.
• Attend all relevant clinical department meetings, pertinent health care facility site meetings, and any additional meetings that may arise, necessitating the provider's participation.
• Provide coverage for Family Medicine Inpatient Services, which includes managing hospitalized patients at least 8 times per year, ensuring continuity of care and supervision of residents during inpatient rotations.
• Ensure high quality patient care is delivered regardless of age or sex, focused on family medicine principles, preventative care and community health.
• Manage patient panels with the continuity clinic, addressing a wide range of healthcare needs, including preventive, chronic, and acute care.
• Prescribe and administer medication, perform routine vaccinations, and provide advice regarding personal health and hygiene.
• Request necessary test(s) and follow-up visits and refer patients to specialist(s), as necessary.

• Extensive knowledge of family medicine principles, practices, and procedures, including obstetrics.
• Knowledge of patient care management across a wide spectrum of medical conditions.
• Strong knowledge of medical education, including the ability to teach, mentor, and evaluate family medicine residents effectively.
• Familiarity with residency program requirements and accreditation standards.
• Ability to supervise and teach residents.
• Strong skills in patient communication, ensuring understanding and building trust.
• Ability to work with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, providing leadership and support to…