PRN Attending Physician – Outpatient

SUMMARY:  This is temporary part-time or full-time physician role to provide primary care in the outpatient setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This is an entirely clinical position providing direct primary pediatric care.

1. Utilizes knowledge, skill and expertise in pediatrics to provide ongoing primary care to a panel of patients.
2. Collaborates with the family, (patient, if appropriate) and the La Rabida team to provide high-quality family-centered primary care.
3. 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.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs other duties as assigned. 

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS:

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

LEVEL AND TYPE OF INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERS:

Demonstrates the ability to interact and cooperate in the professional manner with patients, families, physicians, members of the care team and other co-workers:  Maximum

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:                                          

• Holds State of Illinois licensure and is eligible for appointment to the La Rabida medical staff.  Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics.

Related Work Experience:                

• Completed pediatric residency training

Licensure/Certification:                        

• Current Illinois Physician license and DEA license.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:        

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated knowledge and expertise in pediatrics.
• Active membership in appropriate professional organizations.
• Ability to speak Spanish desirable.

CPR required:                                      

• Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.   

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.