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University of Illinois

Clinical Physician - Pediatrician - MSHC Main

University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Clinical Physician - Pediatrician - MSHC Main

Hiring Department : Mile Square Health Center

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1027998

Posting Close Date : December 4, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary

Under the administrative direction of the site medical director, independently perform standard examinations for a broad range of patients to diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and other disorders. Responsible for selecting and utilizing appropriate diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures for patients. Setting will include a traditional ambulatory office and urgent care setting.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions. This includes prescribing medication, administering vaccines, and performing or recommending diagnostic tests.Examine patient and obtain medical history from patient, parents, guardians to prepare patient profile. Review developmental and medical history of patient.Participate in diagnostic staffing to correlate findings, determine diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment recommendations.Discuss findings and recommendations with client, parents, agencies, etc. as needed.Responsible for medication management (includes but is not limited to writing prescriptions, monitoring efficacy, monitoring adverse reactions).Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum QualificationsDoctor of Medicine degree from an ACGME accredited medical college.Board certified, board eligible in Pediatrics or Med/PedsUnrestricted Illinois license to practice medicine or Illinois license eligible.Current Valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certificationPreferred Qualifications

One year minimum experience preferred

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