PRN, Physician

• Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive primary and preventive medical care to patients served through the Community Care Connection (CCC) mobile clinic in accordance with accepted standards of medical practice.
• Conduct patient assessments, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and other interventions in accordance with federal and state regulations, organizational policies, and clinical best practices.
• Deliver patient-centered care that is culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and sensitive to the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations.
• Provide health education, disease prevention counseling, and self-management support to patients and caregivers.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, diagnostic and screening test results as appropriate.
• Collaborate with nurses, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, behavioral health professionals, community health workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
• Facilitate referrals to specialty care, community resources, and social service organizations to support continuity of care and address social determinants of health.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) system in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and performance improvement efforts to enhance clinical outcomes and service delivery.
• Support the educational mission of Rosalind Franklin University by serving as a clinical role model and collaborating with students, residents, and other learners as appropriate.
• Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, professional standards, accreditation requirements, and RFUHC policies and procedures.
• Participate in mobile clinic operations, including pre-clinic preparation, patient flow management, and post-clinic follow-up activities as needed.
• Assist in identifying community health needs and contribute to outreach efforts that promote access to care and health equity.
• Maintain current licensure, certifications, credentialing, and continuing medical education requirements necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, goals, and operations of the Community Care Connection and Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinic.

• Additional PRN-Specific Expectations
• Accept and fulfill scheduled PRN shifts based on program needs and physician availability.
• Demonstrate flexibility in providing care across various community-based locations served by the mobile clinic.
• Communicate availability and scheduling changes in a timely manner to ensure continuity of clinic operations.
• Remain current on mobile clinic protocols, workflows, and community partnerships to support efficient service delivery.

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check.
• Must have proof of COVID 19 vaccination with booster or a university-approved exemption.

• Required Education & Experience
• Graduation from accredited medical school and residency required.
• Completion of Fellowship programs (if applicable) also required.
• Successful candidates must:
• Possess an unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois;
• Possess an unrestricted right to prescribe controlled substances and medication;
• Be board certified, eligible or qualified in their specialty.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge
• Knowledge of primary care medicine, preventive health, chronic disease management, and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing medical practice, prescribing, patient privacy (HIPAA), and healthcare documentation.
• Knowledge of population health principles, health equity, and social determinants of health.
• Understanding of community-based healthcare delivery models and the unique healthcare needs of underserved and vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management principles.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), clinical documentation standards, and telehealth technologies, as applicable.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary care coordination and referral management processes.

• Skills
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively educate patients, families, and caregivers.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trust and rapport with diverse patient populations.
• Effective clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities in a mobile and community-based healthcare environment.
• Proficiency in documenting patient encounters accurately and efficiently within an electronic health record system.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient needs while maintaining high standards of care.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to identify barriers to care and develop practical solutions to improve patient access and outcomes.

• Abilities
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound medical judgment.
• Ability to adapt to changing clinical environments and community-based care settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to effectively engage and communicate with patients from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Ability to support and contribute to the educational mission of Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinic by mentoring and collaborating with healthcare learners when appropriate.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in urgent or emergent patient care situations.
• Ability to travel to various community locations served by the mobile clinic and perform duties in a mobile healthcare environment.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, and referral organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing care in community health centers, mobile clinics, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), free clinics, or other safety-net healthcare settings.
• Experience working with underserved, uninsured, or medically vulnerable populations.
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills preferred.
• Previous experience teaching, precepting, or mentoring healthcare students and trainees preferred.

• Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions
• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets