At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.\n
Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Addiction \/ Family Practice Medical Provider and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.\n\n
The health care practitioner (HCP) is responsible for prescribing medication to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and cravings in individuals with substance use disorders and supporting their journey to recovery. Help patients engage effectively in counseling and therapy, ultimately improving treatment outcomes and reducing the risk of relapse. They provide health assessment, early detection of illness, health promotion, disease prevention and management. The HCP works to achieve State and Federal standards in both quality and productivity and may develop \/ coordinate special program related to area of expertise.\n
If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people with limited access to care, we want to hear from you! Contact Michele Latorre at mlatorre@promisehealth.org. \n
Practice opportunity details include:\n\nCandidate type: MD, DO, NP, PA\n100% outpatient; Monday-Friday schedule (20-40 hours)\nCall is approximately 1:8 telephone only (varies with the number of providers)\nTeam-based care: Medical team includes a team of physicians, NPs and PAs\nIntegrated care with Dental, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry\nPaid malpractice with 100% tail insurance covered through the Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA)\n$3,000 CME and 40 hours per year for full-time position\n7 paid holidays\nOpportunity for flexible schedule\nEmployee Assistance Program\nCellphone stipend\n\n
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES\/RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nOffer a holistic approach to treating substance use disorders by combining medication with counseling and behavioral therapies, thereby promoting long-term recovery and improving the quality of life for individuals affected by addiction.\nPerforms comprehensive health assessment through patient\/family history taking, physical examination and assessment of response to actual or potential health problems.\nOrders and interprets tests and diagnostic studies as indicated and within patient care guidelines and standards of care.\nEstablishes diagnosis based on assessment and appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures.\nImplements treatment plans within established medical protocols and determines plan for reassessment.\nCoordinates follow up contacts with patients as needed regarding abnormal test results, need for additional treatment, referral to specialist(s), etc.\nDetermines individual patient and family educational and informational needs and provides\/coordinates knowledge acquisition.\nIncludes health promotion, prevention, and maintenance in health instruction relevant to the patient.\nRecords all assessments, observations, treatment plans, interventions, and evaluation in the medical record.\nCompletes patient encounters and submits data per policy.\nAddresses clinical tasking and provider approval queue per policy.\nDelegates to clinical staff assessments, treatments, or tasks appropriate to licensure, competency, and knowledge.\nEstablishes and maintains appropriate clinical privileges.\nProvides care at all-site locations as assigned.\nMaintains productivity.\nCollaborates with the health team and other community agencies in providing comprehensive care.\nProvides appropriate internal and external referrals to dental, psychiatry, behavioral health, medication programs, case management, outreach and enrollment and specialties to provide the patient with the best interactive care to address biological, psychological, and environmental factor needs.\nPrescribes and regulates medications within the scope of practice.\nWhen indicated, will maintain a collaborative agreement.\nMaintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice as well as continuing education requirements necessary for licensure.\nAccesses resources for indigent, uninsured, disabled, or medical underinsured patients and families from federal, state, or local programs.\nRegularly attends and participates in provider staff meetings.\nParticipates in Continuous Quality Improvement committees as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.\nParticipate in the on-call rotation per policy.\nParticipates in peer review per policy.\nParticipates in prescription drug monitoring program.\nPerforms other duties as required within the limits of licensure.\n\n
EDUCATION \/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:\n\nDoctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or certification and completion of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program.\nCurrent license to practice in the State of Illinois.\nComprehensive understanding of addiction medicine, pharmacology of MAT medications, and clinical management of substance use disorders.\nTraining and certification in addiction medicine or psychiatry.\nExtensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic illness.\nAble to work with patients from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.\nMinimum of three years current clinical experience, one year in area of specialty - PREFERRED\n\n
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AMAZING BENEFITS: \n\nMedical\nDental\nVision\n401k with employer match\nFSA\nVacation - up to 6 weeks of paid time off per year\nSick Leave\nBilingual Stipend - Spanish or French (Spanish bilingual strongly preferred)\nContinuing Medical Education Support\nNHSC Loan Repayment or Scholarship Site - $5,000 additional with oral proficiency in Spanish\n\nFor more information please visit: https:\/\/nhsc.hrsa.gov\/\n\n\n\n
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About Promise: Based in Champaign, Illinois, Promise Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to improving the health of the community through treatment, prevention, and education. We serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services and provide robust patient support and enabling services. Promise has deep roots in Champaign's underserved communities and serves a diverse population. Approximately 30% of our patients are Spanish speaking. Champaign-Urbana is a growing, diverse community of 195,000 residents and home to the Big-Ten University of Illinois. Champaign-Urbana is located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.\u202fChampaign is 2.3 hours from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport with daily train transportation.\n
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.\n
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Completed background check and drug screen required prior to start date.