Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.
Erie Family Health Centers, a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our OBGYN team! The OBGYN Hospitalist provides comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic health care services to Erie patients including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Hospital practice includes labor and delivery as well as gynecologic consultation and surgery relevant to general obstetrics and gynecology. This physician serves as an expert consultant for other primary health care providers at Erie. Refers patients to specialists as necessary. Documents all patient care activities including telehealth. Maintains a productivity level necessary to reach the mandated annual level of deliveries.
*Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.
At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides triage, antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum care according to established protocols. Maintains active hospital privileges as requested.
- Performs history and physical exams.
- Manages acute and chronic illness according to established protocols.
- Provides telehealth triage of antepartum and postpartum acute issues according to established protocols.
- Supports Family Physicians and Certified Nurse Midwife members of assigned Delivery Teams.
- Provides ER coverage in accordance with hospital bylaws.
- Provides follow-up with health care providers or community agencies, as necessary.
- Keeps accurate and timely records as required.
- Participates/leads appropriate interdisciplinary teams. w
- Initiates and/or participates in on-going QI activities at Erie Family Health Centers (EFHC) and partner hospitals.
- Is responsible for Continuing Education Units to maintain safe level of practice and certification.
- Is responsible for Erie and hospital trainings required for privileges.
- Understands procedures and guidelines for reproductive health care to assure care of the highest quality and maintain compliance with Joint Commission, HRSA, FTCA, Managed Care, IL Family Planning Grant, and other assigned standards.
- Participates in the development of clinical protocols and health center policy/procedure development as appropriate.
- Performs procedures such as contraceptive implant insertion/removal, IUD insertion/removal, postpartum tubal sterilization etc. with appropriate training, proctoring, and privileging.
- Precepts learners and participates in faculty activities as indicated.
- Participates in annual performance appraisal/peer review.
- Interprets the philosophy of EFHC to other staff and clients.
- Represents EFHC externally as assigned.
- Adheres to all EFHC policies & procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Knowledge
- Proficiency in medical Spanish preferred.
- Licensed physician in Illinois.
- BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification
Experience and Education
- At least 2 years of experience in community health or with a similar patient population while in training is preferred
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology, MD or DO.
- Comfortable covering a busy L&D.
The Erie Advantage Pledge
WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST
Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:
- Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
- Our voices matter.
- We do things well.
- Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
- We find our career sweet spot at Erie.
Skills Required
- Licensed physician in Illinois
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology (MD or DO)
- BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification
- Maintain active hospital privileges as requested
- Comfortable covering a busy labor and delivery (L&D)
- At least 2 years experience in community health or similar patient population (preferred)
- Proficiency in medical Spanish
- Completion of continuing education units to maintain certification
What We Do
Erie Family Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing high-quality, affordable primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare regardless of a patient's ability to pay. Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, the organization serves over 90,000 patients across 13 locations throughout Chicago and its northern suburbs to support healthier people, families, and communities.
