Specialty Physician - Rheumatology - Buffalo Grove, IL

Reporting to Vice President Physician Operations or designee, provides comprehensive physician services to assess, diagnose, plan and treat a wide range of patients with health issues/illness or injury within NCH facilities or NCH Medical Group locations. Collaborates with inter-disciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive clinical coordination of patient care resulting in integrated health care that is timely, high quality, customer focused and utilizes resources effectively to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

1. Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with current license to practice medicine in the state of Illinois

2. Board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine with a Fellowship in Rheumatology

3. Active DEA and Illinois Controlled SubstanceLicense

4. Current CPR certification or specialty specific advanced life support (ACLS, ATLS, PALS) certification obtained through American Heart Association.

5. The interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families, medical personnel, and other members of the health care team in a compassionate and customer oriented manner.

6. Current knowledge of evidence-based standards of medical care for specialty area.

7. The ability to perform effectively and efficiently under the pressure of stressful emergency situations.

8. Ability to prioritize patient care to support efficient patient flow in in NCH facilities or NCH Medical Group offices.

9. Ability to work a flexible schedule and to assist in covering vacancies when necessary.

Position Highlights:

• Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday

At NCH, You'll Benefit From:

• Autonomy & Flexibility- Our approach allows you the freedom to develop personalized care plans, according to each patient's unique needs, and structure your days/appointment times as you wish.
• Access- We boast a robust Specialty Care Network that ensures timely treatment and enables seamless care coordination at every stage of a patient's journey.
• Team-based Support- Physicians are backed by adequate, qualified clinical and administrative staff. Collaboration drives success in our motto: every patient, every time!
• Compensation & Benefits- We offer highly competitive compensation and incentives that reward your contributions, and comprehensive benefits (including CME reimbursement and matching 401k) designed to ensure you can take care of yourself and your family.