Job Description

Midwest Refuah Health Center is looking for a Pediatrician or Family Physician with significant experience in pediatric care. The selected provider will offer comprehensive healthcare services to patients aged 0-18 if s/he is a Pediatrician, or to patients of all ages if s/he a Family Physician. The focus will be on preventative care, managing chronic conditions, and providing health education to ensure our community has access to high-quality healthcare.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Assessment:

• Conducts health assessments for pediatric and adult patients across diverse settings (clinic, homes, hospitals) by taking comprehensive health histories, performing physical exams, ordering/performing diagnostic tests, and formulating diagnoses.
• Delivers culturally competent care, working closely with patients and families to set health goals and create tailored care plans.

Treatment & Collaboration:

• Prescribes a range of treatments to address health needs for both pediatric and adult patients, collaborating with mid-level providers and ensuring educational resources and counseling are available for patients and families.
• Coordinates care with community health nurses, other providers, and multidisciplinary professionals to deliver high-quality, integrated care for patients across all age groups.
• Maintains continuity of care through after-hours on-call support, obtaining hospital privileges, and performing home visits as appropriate.

Quality & Protocol Development:

• Engages in quality improvement activities, protocol development, and peer review to maintain high standards of care.
• Evaluates patient care processes for both pediatric and adult services to identify improvement opportunities and implements recommended changes.

Professional Development & Mentorship:

• Acts as a mentor for new healthcare staff, interns, and residents, supporting professional growth and development within the team.
• Participates in ongoing education to maintain clinical competence, board certification, and alignment with best practices in both pediatric and adult care.

Documentation & Standards Compliance:

• Maintains comprehensive, accurate, and timely patient records per organizational standards for pediatric and adult care.
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards as outlined by relevant medical bodies, including the AMA, AAP, and AAFP.

Qualifications :

• MD or DO with board certification in family medicine or pediatrics, with significant pediatric experience and proficiency in adult care.
• Active Illinois physician license, Controlled Substance License, DEA, board certification (completed within two years if not currently certified), and verification of legal claims history via the Physician National Data Bank.
• Preference for candidates with extensive experience in both pediatric and adult primary care within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or Community Health Center.

Midwest Refuah Health Center is committed to providing equitable healthcare to all community members, and we seek providers dedicated to making a meaningful impact in a diverse community. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven environment focused on quality and accessibility in healthcare.

Midwest Refuah Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy or related conditions, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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