PRN Attending Physician – Outpatient

La Rabida Children's Hospital • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary part-time or full-time physician role to provide primary care in the outpatient setting. This is an entirely clinical position providing direct primary pediatric care. Utilizes knowledge, skill and expertise in pediatrics to provide ongoing primary care to a panel of patients. Collaborates with the family, (patient, if appropriate) and the La Rabida team to provide high-quality family-centered primary care. Clinical workload will consist of a designated or agreed upon number of clinic sessions per week, one of which may be an evening and/or a Saturday morning.

Requirements

• Holds State of Illinois licensure and is eligible for appointment to the La Rabida medical staff.
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics.
• Completed pediatric residency training.
• Current Illinois Physician license and DEA license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in pediatrics.
• Active membership in appropriate professional organizations.
• CPR required: Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct primary pediatric care.
• Utilizes knowledge, skill and expertise in pediatrics to provide ongoing primary care to a panel of patients.
• Collaborates with the family, (patient, if appropriate) and the La Rabida team to provide high-quality family-centered primary care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains required job skills, professional competencies, current licensure, certification and ongoing education required of job, as applicable.
• Supports the hospital mission, and observes hospital core job values with respect to Service Excellence Standards, work quality, productivity, teamwork, and initiative.
• Demonstrates knowledge and behaviors regarding: Hospital Infection Control Program, Hospital Safety and Risk Management Program, Emergency Codes and Evacuation Plan, Hospital Hazardous Waste & Material Plan, Departmental Specific Safety Policies, Patient Rights and Cultural Diversity, Confidentiality, Hospital Mission and Goals, Hospital CQI/QM Program, Service Excellence Standards, Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual, Department Policy and Procedure Manual, Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact and cooperate in the professional manner with patients, families, physicians, members of the care team and other co-workers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level