Responsibilities
- Conducting cursory medical evaluations, typically within 48 hours of student entry.
- Performing physical examinations and providing routine and preventive primary care services.
- Ordering, reviewing, and overseeing required entry laboratory studies, including hemoglobin or hematocrit testing, pregnancy testing, Pap smears (age-appropriate), chlamydia and gonorrhea testing, HIV testing, and urine drug screening.
- Administering and overseeing immunizations, including boosters for incomplete immunization series, hepatitis B vaccinations for health occupations training students, and Tuberculin skin testing (Mantoux).
- Performing vision and hearing screenings.
- Assessing and treating acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Providing prescription services in coordination with nursing staff and the Center Mental Health Consultant.
- Coordinating care with interdisciplinary staff and referring students to off-center physician services or specialists when advanced care is required.
- Promoting preventive health education and wellness initiatives.
- Maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with federal program standards and healthcare regulations.
- Upholding all professional, ethical, and confidentiality standards.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Physician license in the State of Illinois
- Current DEA registration
- Current CPR/AED certification
- Active malpractice/professional liability insurance and general liability insurance
Nice to Have
- Experience providing primary care services in adolescent health, family medicine, community health, or similar clinical settings
Additional Information
- Contract position, approximately 5.5 hours per week.
- Base period of performance is from March 23, 2026 to May 31, 2026 with one option period.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday within center operating hours. Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. No weekends required.
- Location: On-site in Joliet, IL (no telehealth or remote option).
- Scheduling flexibility is available within center operating hours to support student health needs and program operations.
