OB-GYN, Physician
Overview
We understand that a typical doctor’s visit extends far beyond the exam room. That is why our approach is to address the whole person. Our care team includes assessing our patients physical, spiritual, emotional, psychological and financial needs. We believe that by focusing on these causes we can greatly improve overall health and wellness.
Mission & Passions
Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare to the community that communicates in word and deed the love and Gospel of Jesus Christ. We provide extraordinary, innovative care and service in all that we do; constantly striving to achieve greatness; fully utilizing our gifts and talents to honor the Lord and each other at all times.
Job Info
Job Title — OB/GYN
Job Description
Christian Health Center is expanding! If you're an OB GYN Physician looking to make a difference in addressing maternal and child health disparities in an underserved community, this could be just the opportunity you've been seeking!
FQHC is looking for a dedicated, patient-centered OB-Gyn physician to join our team at our recently opened, state of the art, Maternal Child Health Center. The Center focuses on addressing the notably higher maternal death rates among Black women and barriers to quality care that at-risk pregnant Black women and their babies face in the area. The Center offers comprehensive services including obstetrics/gynecology and pediatric care, maternal fetal medicine, care planning for high-risk patients, case management, ultrasonography, behavioral health, parenting classes and a satellite pharmacy.
Founded in 2000 by a group of family practitioners who were deeply concerned and committed to providing health care to medically underserved patients in the area and neighboring communities, the FQHC has grown rapidly and dramatically, serving more than 22,000 patients in the local communities.
The OB/GYN Physician will provide professional medical services in a community health center setting to diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases of women, especially those affecting the reproductive system and the process of childbirth. We strongly prefer a full-time provider but will consider PT as well.
FQHC offers competitive pay and generous insurance benefits, 20-days annual PTO, 10 paid holidays, 401K, up to $50,000+ in student loan repayment via the National Health Service Corps, $2100/5-day CME allowance, paid licensure fees, subscription to Up-To-Date, a supportive, out-patient work environment and the chance to be part of a team committed to making a difference for our community.
Job Qualifications Education, Skills, and Experience
Medical Degree and completed residency in OB-GYN.
Valid Illinois medical license.
Board eligible/certified
Knowledge of health care policies, clinical procedures and the culture of the community.
Passion for community health and experience providing healthcare for the underserved.
Experience /interest in addressing maternal health disparities in the African American community.
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
Proficient in EHR usage (Centricity or Athena preferred) and basic MS Office (Outlook, Word, SharePoint).
Experience with the Centering model desirable but not required.
