Family Planning Physician

Planned Parenthood of Illinois • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

The Family Planning Physician is part of the staff team providing reproductive health care services at the Near North Health Center in accordance with Planned Parenthood of Illinois’ policies, protocols, procedures, and the PPIL Manual of Standards and Guidelines. The role provides direct medical care and collaborates with medical service and research teams to support effective, patient-oriented services, research, and education of future family planning clinicians and abortion providers.

The physician also works with medical leadership to implement and monitor medical protocols and procedures. The position includes participation in meetings as needed, maintaining required credentials and keeping PPIL informed of relevant changes to physician status. The physician is expected to uphold PPIL’s core values and may undertake other activities that further PPIL’s goals.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Completed residency training in family medicine.
• Active license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois.
• Board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine.
• Active DEA license registered in the State of Illinois; PPIL will cover the cost of obtaining one upon hire if the selected candidate does not currently hold one.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• If performing procedural abortion services, including sedation or recovery room duties, maintain active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Commitment to efficient, customer-oriented service and PPIL’s operating goals.
• Willingness and ability to travel to all health centers in the greater Chicago area when required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in a family planning or reproductive health clinical setting.
• Experience with, or willingness to be trained in, colposcopy, LEEP, and procedural abortion services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical care, including medication abortion, family planning, prenatal care, and gender-affirming hormone therapy.
• Collaborate with the medical service team to plan, implement, administer, and evaluate medical services to maximize cost-effectiveness and patient experience.
• Collaborate with research staff to enhance and expand PPIL research activities.
• Support PPIL’s role in educating future family planning clinicians and abortion providers.
• Collaborate with medical leadership to implement and monitor PPIL medical protocols and procedures in accordance with PPFA Medical Standards and Guidelines.
• Attend medical services and medical services core team meetings as needed.
• Notify PPIL of changes in physician status, licensure, accreditation, litigation involvement, or hospital privileges.
• Maintain credentialing as a Medicaid provider and with PPIL-contracted insurers.
• Remain informed about PPIL protocols, policies, and procedures, and demonstrate commitment to them.
• Practice PPIL’s core values in relationships with internal and external customers.
• Travel to health centers in the greater Chicago area when required for patient care and medical staff supervision.
• Undertake other duties and activities as specified or necessary to further PPIL’s goals.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development awards and opportunities.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Free medical services at PPIL.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree