Medical Director Of Urgent Care - The University of Chicago Medicine

Job Description

Medical Director of Urgent Care, Job, UChicago Medicine Medical Group

Join a patient centered collegial, supportive, and friendly team whose mission is to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality. UChicago Medicine Medical Group takes pride supporting motivated providers in delivering outstanding care in the community.

UChicago Medicine Medical Group seeks an exceptional Medical Director of Urgent Care in Chicago, Illinois, and surrounding suburbs.

Medical Director Roles and Responsibilities

• In addition to providing patient care, the Medical Director of Urgent Care works in collaboration with the Chief Ambulatory Medical Officer and Employer to provide clinical oversight of physicians and advanced practice providers (“APPs”) in the Urgent Care clinics
• The Medical Director will manage urgent care operations, quality, and process improvements, improving patient satisfaction and customer services and ensuring appropriate productivity and access while promoting efficient and safe operations
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion and/or education programs
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Medical Director Required Skills and Qualifications

• Medical License in Illinois
• Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
• 3-5 years of experience is preferred
• Completed a US Residency Program
• Leadership experience is required

Opportunity Highlights

• 100% outpatient (OP) position
• Fulltime position located in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs
• Competitive compensation package
• Exceptional benefits – Medical, dental, retirement, time off, CME allowance

About UChicago Medicine Medical Group

• UChicago Medicine Medical Group is aligned with The University of Chicago Medicine. With a history dating to 1927, the University of Chicago Medicine is a not-for-profit academic health system with hospitals, outpatient clinics and physician practices throughout Chicago and the suburbs
• UChicago Medicine Medical Group is growing rapidly, to bring the forefront of medicine to communities throughout Chicagoland
• We support physicians in providing outstanding care in the community

• UChicago Medicine Medical Group's outpatient facilities are conveniently located throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs 

Interested candidates please contact: Tony Nazario, Tony.Nazario@uchicagomedicine.org

Why Join Us

UCM Care Network is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers/uchicago-medicine-medical-groupwww.uchospitals.edu/jobs

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.