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This position is responsible for the provision of direct medical care at the TB clinic and assigned health center(s) within the defined scope of practice, in accordance with established standards of care. This position works with the TB Medical Director, TB Program Coordinator and/or TB Lead Nurse to achieve clinical and practice goals set by the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Illinois Department of Health (IDPH). In the absence of the TB Medical Director, Medical Advisor, or Medical Epidemiologist, this position may be designated to serve as the site provider supervisor for the providers (Physicians, APRNs, etc.) at their assigned location. This position is directly supervised on a day-to-day basis for administrative and clinical direction by the TB Medical Director and/or TB Coordinator, while receiving direction on onboarding and development, from Prevention's administrative staff.
- Review TB patient charts for medical evaluation and compliance with CDC and IDPH control and surveillance guidelines.
- Diagnose and manage treatment for TB disease and latent TB infections in clinic patients.
- Order laboratory and radiology tests, prescribe and/or administer medications, and hospitalize TB patients if indicated.
- Chart and complete medical documentation.
- Provide input on the extent of contact investigations based on patient's disease and infectiousness.
- Consult with staff regarding patients. This may include patients not necessarily seen directly by the physician. This may include, but is not limited to, cases in which medical supervision is necessary for insurance purposes.
- Participate in clinical conferences and provide medical expertise as appropriate.
- Provide consultation to external providers. This may include patients not necessarily seen by the physician.
- Evaluate and diagnose latent TB infections and counsel and provider, when appropriate, preventative therapy.
- Consult with IDPH, regional TB consultants, CDC, or other reference centers on complex cases.
- Coordinate specimen request and receipt of results with IDPH, CDC, or other reference laboratories.
- Report patient's noncompliance with TB disease management to the TB Medical Director.
- Participate in communications (e.g., emails or calls) coordinated by the TB Medical Director with key stakeholders regarding enforcement of isolation orders.
- Coordinate management of TB with patient's primary care providers or specialists.
- Report all unusual occurrences that may involve the safety and well-being of the clients, patients and/or co-workers, directly to the TB Coordinator.
- Assist and encourages clients/patients in identifying self-management goals.
- Performs duties in a prioritized, organized, and orderly manner to maximize clinic efficiency and productivity.
- Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of clinic and work area.
- Directly provide medical treatment and diagnosis for patients at assigned LCHD health centers.
- Participate in collaborative relationships with other providers such as LCHD Federally Qualified Health Centers' providers.
- In the absence of the TB Medical Director, the physician may assume this role.
- TB Medical Director may consult with the physician as necessary.
- Develop and maintain an advanced knowledge base of services available at LCHD.
- Participates in mandatory in-services and drills, attends staff meetings and other required training, including appropriate educational training offered on a regular basis for professional development.
- Requires completion of a residency program.
- Must retain Board Certification in at least one of the following: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, or Pediatrics with a fellowship in Infectious Disease or Pulmonology or 5 years of experience in management of TB.
- Requires an active Illinois license to practice as a physician.
- Ability to work on weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
- Ability to maintain and keep records.
You can find additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team at https://lchdcareers.com.
As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and power of vaccines, like the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, to protect against and prevent illness. Therefore, we require all Health Department staff to receive the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as the annual influenza vaccine unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. At this time, you must reside in either Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department.
