Orthopedics Physician

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Job description

Orthopedic Total Joint opportunity in Kankakee, Illinois -Located 60 miles from downtown Chicago, IL About the Opportunity - Full-time, permanent position- Collect, record and maintain patient information such as medical histories, reports and examination results.- Manage and treat patients within scope of practice.- Analyze records, reports, test results or examination information to diagnose patients medical conditions.- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment within scope of practice.- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments to patients.- Monitor patients conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.- Expertise providing reliable, high value and evidence-based medicine that is supported by education and research.- Ability to use electronic medical records to keep track of patient visits and information related to the physician/patient encounter.- Expertise performing Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding for Physicians.- Ability to work a full-time schedule of at least 40 hours of direct patient care.- Participate in on-call during the week and on weekends (not all specialties will require on-call duties) Compensation and Benefits - Competitive base salary consistent with MGMA guidelines- Production bonus based on wRVUs- Loan repayment- Sign-on bonus- Generous paid time Requirements: - MD or DO Degree- Valid Illinois Medical License (or ability to obtain IL Medical License)- Valid Illinois Controlled Substances License (or ability to obtain IL License)- Board eligible or Board Certified About the Group - Medical Center offers clinical excellence, superior quality and safety. - Medical Group is composed of 170 providers who have a voice in how their practice is run. - With consistent leadership, financial stability and a continued growth strategy in place, Medical Center has earned national recognition. - Candidates can expect to find within the network numerous clinics, community agencies and other health care professionals, where patients can be referred when appropriate. Community Details: - Strategically located less than an hour south of Chicago, Kankakee County is home to farmers markets, festivals, and family fun. - And for city dwellers looking to experience nature's splendor, there is no need to journey any further. - Meander through miles of hiking and biking trails, float down the river or drive through the country side - all before capping the night off with a craft beer over a good meal or sip the latest world-class wines at the local wine bars.- Lower cost of living in Kankakee than in the suburbs of Chicago- Tight-knit community of people with a variety of family-friendly events- Bourbonnais, IL ranked as the 38th safest city in America- Community values family, education, arts, culture, and history- Scenic routes and less congested traffic than in major cities- Educational opportunities from pre-school through college- Less than one hour from two major international airports (Midway & O'Hare)

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