This job is posted on behalf of The Exeter Group by Top Echelon.
The Women's Health Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive, patient-centered women's healthcare services under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer or Medical Director and in accordance with established medical protocols, clinical standards, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
The position focuses on preventive healthcare, routine and complex gynecologic services, reproductive health, family planning, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions affecting women's health. The physician will provide comprehensive outpatient care across the lifespan, with an emphasis on early intervention, disease prevention, patient education, and continuity of care.
Working within a Federally Qualified Health Center, the Women's Health Physician will serve diverse and medically underserved populations while collaborating with Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, nursing staff, behavioral health providers, care coordinators, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve access to care and promote positive patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient women's healthcare services to patients across the lifespan, including adolescents, adults, and older adults.
- Obtain and review patient medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans.
- Conduct routine gynecologic examinations, including pelvic exams, breast exams, Pap smears, cervical cancer screenings, and preventive wellness visits.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic gynecologic conditions, including menstrual disorders, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, reproductive system disorders, and menopause-related conditions.
- Provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including contraception counseling, family planning, fertility awareness, and sexual health education.
- Evaluate and manage conditions related to perimenopause and menopause, including hormonal changes and associated health concerns.
- Provide screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive health conditions.
- Perform office-based gynecologic procedures, including IUD insertion and removal, contraceptive implant procedures, endometrial biopsies, and other procedures within the physician's training and demonstrated competency.
- Provide preconception counseling and coordinate referrals for prenatal, obstetric, and specialty care as clinically appropriate.
- Evaluate and manage common acute and chronic medical conditions affecting women's health, coordinating with primary care and specialty providers as needed.
- Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic laboratory testing, imaging studies, and other clinical assessments.
- Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical findings, and established medical guidelines.
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
- Educate patients regarding preventive healthcare, healthy lifestyle choices, disease risk reduction, reproductive health, and long-term wellness.
- Identify patients with complex medical, behavioral health, or social needs and coordinate appropriate referrals and follow-up services.
- Collaborate with behavioral health providers, care managers, and other healthcare professionals to address the physical, emotional, and social factors affecting patient health.
- Participate in the identification and management of high-risk patients to reduce preventable emergency department utilization, hospitalizations, and adverse health outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and payer requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and clinical performance improvement activities.
- Support organizational efforts to improve preventive screening rates, patient engagement, continuity of care, and clinical outcomes.
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, nurses, medical assistants, and other clinical staff.
- Provide clinical guidance and supervision to assigned medical staff and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
- Participate in departmental meetings, provider education, and interdisciplinary care planning activities.
- Maintain current knowledge of advancements in women's healthcare through continuing medical education and professional development.
- Recommend improvements to clinical workflows, medical supplies, equipment, and patient care processes as appropriate.
- Promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care that supports Friend Health's mission of serving underserved communities.
Experience
- Four or more years of experience practicing medicine in a clinical, hospital, community health, or private practice setting preferred.
- Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive outpatient women's healthcare, including preventive gynecology, reproductive health, and management of common gynecologic conditions.
- Experience performing routine gynecologic examinations, screenings, and office-based procedures.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment planning abilities.
- Experience caring for medically underserved, culturally diverse, or medically complex patient populations strongly preferred.
- Previous experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health center, or safety-net healthcare environment preferred.
- Knowledge of preventive health guidelines, reproductive healthcare, chronic disease management, and evidence-based women's healthcare practices.
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary, team-based healthcare environment.
- Familiarity with integrated behavioral health, care coordination, and population health initiatives preferred.
- Ability to communicate sensitive medical information clearly, compassionately, and professionally.
- Sound clinical judgment, strong decision-making abilities, and effective problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and patient education skills.
- Experience with electronic health record systems, including EPIC, Centricity, or comparable platforms preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate clinical documentation.
- Ability to manage competing clinical priorities while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Demonstrated commitment to health equity, culturally responsive care, and improving healthcare access for underserved populations.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited residency program in Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, or another specialty providing appropriate training in comprehensive women's healthcare.
- Board certification in the physician's respective specialty.
- Current and valid Illinois physician and surgeon license.
- Current and valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
- Current Illinois Controlled Substances Registration, as applicable.
- Maintenance of all required professional certifications, continuing medical education, and credentialing requirements.