PracticeLink hiring Oncology Physician Job with Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL in Kankakee, IL | LinkedIn (2024)

We Are Hiring!

At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Days

Location: Manteno CHC

Summary:

The Physician will join Riverside Medical Group (RMG), a division of Riverside Healthcare, a strong network of primary care and specialty providers including more than 150 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to providing remarkable healthcare experiences, while upholding our mission and core values.

• 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

Responsibilities:

• 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)

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:

Exposure/Sensory RequirementsExposure to:

Chemicals: Refer to MSDS Med Sheet

Video Display Terminals: Average

Blood and Body Fluids: None.

TB or Airborne Pathogens: None.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

Speech: Required to communicate during presentations/ training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings, communication with visitors/ employees.

Vision: Needed to read memos and literature, read information to input into computer, check computer screen for accuracy.

Smell: Helpful to note presence of electrical/ fire safety.

Hearing: Needed for telephone communication, meetings, alarms, and listening to visitor/employee concerns.

Touch: Needed to write, computer entry, filing.

Activity/Lifting RequirementsAverage Hours per Week: 40

Shift: Days

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit: 90%

Twist: 0%

Stand: 10%

Crawl: 0%

Walk: 2%

Kneel: 0%

Lift: 1%

Drive: 0%

Squat: 5%

Climb: 0%

Bend: 4%

Reach above shoulders: 2%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally

Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally

Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally

Up to 50 lbs: Not Required

Up to 75 lbs: Not Required

Up to 100 lbs: Not Required

Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Lift and carry normal supplies

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

Sit: 300

Twist: 0

Stand: 60

Crawl: 0

Walk: 15

Kneel: 0

Lift: 3

Drive: 0

Squat: 3

Climb: 0

Bend: 25

Reach above shoulders: 15

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 5-10# frequent

Pushing & pulling Normal weight: < 50#

Fine Manipulation: Computer entry, phone dialing, writing, using calculator.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None

Environmental Factors & Special HazardsEnvironmental Factors (Time Spent):

Inside hours: 8

Outside hours : 0

Temperature: Normal Range

Lighting: Average

Noise levels: Average

Humidity: Normal Range

Atmosphere:

Special Hazards:

Protective Clothing Required: None