🌟 Outpatient Primary Care Physician – Geriatric Focus (South Side Chicago)
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🌟 Outpatient Primary Care Physician – Geriatric Focus (South Side Chicago)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Clinic Hours Close at 5:00 PM
Setting: 100% Outpatient | No Nights | No Weekends | No Call
Patient Population: Primarily Geriatric / Medicare
Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus potential + full benefits
An established outpatient primary care clinic on the South Side of Chicago is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to care for a predominantly geriatric, Medicare-focused patient population.
This opportunity is ideal for physicians who value relationship-based medicine, continuity of care, and predictable hours, while serving an older adult community with meaningful healthcare needs.
Why Physicians Choose This Role
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Primarily geriatric patient population with complex, rewarding care needs
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100% outpatient — no hospital rounding or inpatient responsibilities
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Clinic closes at 5:00 PM for consistent work-life balance
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No nights, weekends, or call
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On-site pharmacy, improving medication access and adherence
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Smaller daily patient panels allowing for longer visits and deeper care
Physicians are supported by a dedicated, team-based clinical model designed to reduce administrative burden and allow focus on patient care.
Role Overview
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Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to older adults
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Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, CHF, COPD, and arthritis
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Emphasize preventive care, care coordination, and patient education
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Collaborate closely with nursing staff, medical assistants, and care coordinators
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Practice within a value-based care model focused on outcomes, not volume
Qualifications
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MD or DO
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Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
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Active Illinois medical license or ability to obtain
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Interest in outpatient, geriatric-focused primary care
This role offers physicians the ability to practice meaningful medicine, maintain predictable hours, and still be home by early evening—without sacrificing clinical complexity or professional satisfaction.