OB/GYN Physician - Part-Time chez Lake County, IL

About the Department

The OB Physician is a valuable member of our clinical operations team who responsible for the provision of direct outpatient medical care within the scope and practice in accordance with established standard of care. May be assigned to render services at one or more of the health centers.  Provides clinical consultation for Women’s Health Advance Practice Nurses.  Works with Women’s Health Leadership to establish and maintain standardized practice guidelines and quality improvement activities for the Women’s Health Program. This position is part time approximately 20 hours per week.

Scheduled Hours: 25 hours per week
This position is reporting to Waukegan LCHD clinic and affiliated hospital.

• Clinic Schedule: Friday (8:00AM to 6:00PM).
• Remaining Hours: To be completed at hospital.

Position Duties

• Provides skilled medical examinations of adults and/or children, including complete histories and physicals.
• Provides continuing care of Clients and follow-up as needed.
• Orders laboratory testing and radiology studies.
• Prescribes and/or administers medications as needed.
• Hospitalizes Clients as needed.
• Provides clinical consultation to other staff members, including OB consultations as needed.
• Acts as a collaborating physician for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses as needed.  
• Refers clients to other Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC) services, other agencies or specialists, as the cases require.
• Develops and maintains a basic knowledge of services available at LCHD/CHC.
• Provides input into the planning of the monthly clinic schedule.
• Participates in the Chronic Care Model Processes to reduce health disparities within our communities. 
• Provides education and direction to clients, family members, and or significant others. 
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of individual Emergency Preparedness roles.
• Demonstrates adherence to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to assess, monitor, and improve program services. 
• Participates in mandatory in-services and drills, and attends staff meetings and other training, including appropriate age-specific educational trainings offered regularly for professional development. 
• Reports all unusual occurrences that may involve the safety and well-being of the clients, and/or co-workers, directly to the supervisor and/or Safety Officer. 
• Assists and encourages clients in identifying self-management goals.
• Performs duties in a prioritized, organized, and orderly manner to maximize clinic efficiency and productivity. 
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of clinic and work area. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited school of medicine, the completion of one year of residency (internship) in an approved program, and a medical license in the State of Illinois. A completed residency in an approved program in Obstetrics and Gynecology, with Board certification, is required.
• Post-residency experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology is preferred. 
• Ability to maintain and keep records, including all documentation in the LCHD/CHC Electronic Health Record.

Other Qualifications

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community. 

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.

Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. 

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.