Primary Care Physician (Bilingual Spanish)

  • Esperanza Health Centers
  • Chicago, IL
  • time-alarm-solid 03-09-2024

Primary Care Physician (Bilingual Spanish)

Company: Esperanza Health Centers

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive

Job Description

The Primary Care Physician at Esperanza Health Centers provides primary medical care services to older adults (>55 years of age) participating in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This role emphasizes preventive care, healthy lifestyle promotion, and leadership in training healthcare professionals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage primary care practice in PACE center, participants' homes, and post-acute facilities.
  • Participate in the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) activities.
  • Coordinate individualized care plans with the IDT.
  • Engage in quality improvement projects and sound utilization management.
  • Collaborate with partner facilities for participant care continuity.

Requirements

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Board certification in primary care; geriatrics specialization preferred.
  • State of Illinois physician license.
  • Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
  • Compliance with partner facility requirements.

Esperanza Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.