Physician, Family Medicine

So IL Health Care Foundation•Alton, IL

8d•$225,000 - $295,000

About The Position

The Family Medicine Faculty role combines clinical and academic responsibilities, with a focus on training and supervising residents across the full scope of family medicine, including obstetrics. The faculty member works collaboratively with other faculty, residents, and healthcare teams. The physician provides direct care to a diverse patient panel in a continuity clinic, supervises and mentors residents in outpatient and inpatient settings, and performs family medicine procedures. The role includes 3–4 half-day clinical sessions per week, one half-day of didactic teaching, and three half-days dedicated to scholarly work, unless otherwise directed by the program director. The physician also participates in residency program activities such as meetings, curriculum development, and advising, and provides inpatient service coverage at least eight times per year. The role provides comprehensive family medicine care—including preventive, chronic, and acute care—across patients of all ages and sexes. Duties include prescribing and administering medications and routine vaccinations, ordering tests and follow-up visits, and referring patients to specialists as needed. The physician is expected to uphold SIHF Healthcare’s values and customer-service standards, comply with applicable laws, and understand and fulfill the responsibilities of the Patient Centered Medical Home.

Requirements

Illinois medical license or eligibility for licensure in Illinois.
Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
Extensive knowledge of family medicine principles, practices, and procedures, including obstetrics.
Knowledge of patient-care management across a wide spectrum of medical conditions.
Knowledge of medical education and ability to teach, mentor, and effectively evaluate family medicine residents.
Familiarity with residency program requirements and accreditation standards.
Ability to supervise and teach residents.
Strong patient communication skills, including the ability to ensure understanding and build trust.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership and support to residents, faculty, and healthcare professionals.
Strong mentoring and supervisory skills to guide residents’ clinical and professional development.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population with cultural sensitivity and awareness.
Strong organizational skills to manage clinical duties, educational sessions, and administrative responsibilities efficiently.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform light, non-strenuous daily clinical activities and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical care to a diverse patient panel in a continuity clinic setting.
Supervise and mentor family medicine residents in 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 patient care and resident supervision.
Collaborate with other faculty, SIU faculty members, and healthcare professionals, including those at BJC Alton Memorial.
Educate and train family medicine residents through direct supervision during outpatient rotations, including obstetrics.
Precept residents several times a week, supporting their development of clinical skills, diagnostic abilities, and patient-management strategies.
Model professional behavior, teaching, and patient care, while maintaining an open and approachable demeanor.
Participate in residency academic activities, including didactics, meetings, curriculum development, and advising; provide one half-day of didactic teaching and dedicate three half-days each week to scholarly work.
Attend relevant clinical department meetings, healthcare facility site meetings, and other meetings requiring the provider’s participation.
Cover Family Medicine Inpatient Services at least eight times per year, managing hospitalized patients and supervising residents during inpatient rotations.
Deliver high-quality care across ages and sexes, with a focus on family medicine principles, preventive care, and community health.
Manage continuity-clinic patient panels, addressing preventive, chronic, and acute healthcare needs.
Prescribe and administer medications, provide routine vaccinations, and advise patients on personal health and hygiene.
Request necessary tests and follow-up visits, and refer patients to specialists as needed.
Abide by applicable state and federal laws.
Understand and fulfill the expectations and responsibilities of the Patient Centered Medical Home and maintain proficiency within scope as part of the care team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and eligible dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent-care expenses.
Health Savings Account with pre-tax contributions and no rollover limits.
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, with additional voluntary options.
Employer-paid disability insurance for eligible positions; voluntary short- and long-term disability options are also available.
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 4% contributed and immediate vesting.
Paid time off accruing for vacation, sick leave, and holidays, including a floating holiday.
Employer-paid parental leave for eligible employees following birth or adoption.
Tuition reimbursement.
Corporate discounts.
Travel assistance.
Employee assistance program.