Full job description

We are conducting a search for our client, an FQHC, federally funded health community health center, and not for profit organization. They are seeking a full-time (35-40+ hours a week) Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) for the role of Health Center Medical Director (HCMD) at their downtown Chicago location.

Calling all Family Medicine Advanced Practitioners with Full Practice Authority, a Nurse Practitioner candidate. English/Spanish or English/Polish is preferred.

If you are passionate about working with adults and adolescents, this is a unique opportunity. You will be the primary practitioner, onsite, at a school-based program, which is also seeing patients from the community, at this location. The program was developed to be a primary resource for communities that are often impacted by health inequities.

Some of the needs can include chronic disease management, adolescent pregnancy, mental health support (with additional guidance from an on-site team member). You will provide an environment that supports an improved quality life of life for those students and community members, and a brighter future when it comes to their health.

You will be a collaborator, mentor, practitioner, which draws from at least 5 years of experience to excel in this role.

Enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace that prioritizes your professional growth with ongoing training and development. Benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. Join a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. With our client, you'll not only advance your career but also contribute to a healthier, stronger community.

As a healthcare provider with our client, you'll be at the forefront of bridging healthcare gaps, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status, has access to top-notch medical care. Your work will directly improve the lives of individuals and families who rely on our services, making healthcare more equitable and accessible.

Requirements:

• 5 years of Nurse Practitioner experience, minimum.
• Board certification in specialty must be kept current, Family Medicine.
• Unrestricted, active license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Active, current Controlled Substance license within the State of Illinois and federal DEA certificate, without restriction.
• Up-to-date provider-level BLS CPR.
• Prior experience in a community health center and/or federally qualified health center, or a school setting.
• Mental health expertise, a plus.

Patient Template

The Center Medical Director is scheduled to see patients 8 sessions per week. Health Center Medical Director has HCMD Administration time 1 session per week. Health Center Medical Director has Clinical Administration time 1 session per week. Providers are scheduled for one evening per week. Hours of coverage on this day are: 11:30am to 8pm.

Call Schedule

All providers in the entire practice rotate covering after hours off-site call. Monday – Friday. 5pm to 8pm. Residents cover call Saturday and Sunday for the entire weekend. All providers receive a $50.00 monthly telephone stipend.

Benefits are extensive! Including, but not limited to:

• Paid time Off (PTO) – Totaling 44 days per calendar year (PTO, Holidays, Float)
• Quality incentive program eligibility
• Additional Health Center Medical Director stipend (on top of the base salary), additional stipend of $6000
• Continuing Medical Education up to $3000 annually
• Health Insurance & Dental Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Group Life Insurance and AD&D Voluntary Benefits Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Retirement Plans -- 403(b)
• Loan Forgiveness & Repayment eligibility.

Salary

All wages are based on relevant years of experience, time since completing a residency program, and/or licensure. The minimum rate is the wage that a newly graduated Physician will earn. We are willing to consider someone interested in 35 hours per week instead of 40, and wages would be adjusted accordingly.

Base Compensation, based on years of experience: $114,201 to $141,895 annually.

Proof of full vaccination is required prior to the beginning date of employment. If you have a medical or religious contraindication, please inform our client's Human Resources Dept. when the offer is extended.

Please note: Our client is not offering sponsorship currently.

About our Search Firm:

Strategic Talent Group is a search firm focused on finding talented healthcare leaders, Physicians, and Advanced Practitioners, career opportunities, both part-time & full-time positions in a variety of settings. Settings can include FQHCs, Community Health, Outpatient, Health Tech, and Hybrid/Telemedicine. We are passionate about workplace diversity, and we build this into our search process.