Staff Physician - Family Medicine

Friend Family Health Center•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The FM Staff Physician is responsible for delivering high-quality medical care to patients across the lifespan, including preventive services, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions. The Physician collaborates with Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, nurses, and other clinical staff to ensure coordinated, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care. This position supports population health initiatives, care management strategies, and quality improvement efforts.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited residency program in an appropriate specialty
Board Certified or Board Eligible (must obtain certification within required timeframe)
Current and unrestricted Illinois Physician and Surgeon license
Active DEA registration (Federal)
Active Illinois Controlled Substance Registration
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (ACLS preferred depending on specialty)

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years of clinical practice experience in outpatient, hospital, or private practice settings
Experience working in community health, FQHC, or underserved populations
Proficiency with electronic health records (Centricity or comparable system preferred)
Strong communication, clinical judgment, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary and/or specialty medical care, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management
Obtain and document medical histories and perform physical examinations
Develop, implement, and monitor diagnostic and treatment plans
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in compliance with clinical guidelines
Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive health measures
Coordinate care and make referrals to specialists as appropriate
Participate in care management of high-risk patients to reduce hospital and emergency department utilization
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support population health and quality initiatives
Supervise and provide clinical guidance to assigned clinical staff, residents, or students as applicable
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic health record
Participate in departmental meetings, training, and quality improvement activities
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations including HIPAA, OSHA, and CMS/FQHC requirements
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice