Internal Medicine Physician

Primary Care Physician

Healthcare United is seeking a Board-Certified Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) to join our dedicated outpatient team in Chicago, Illinois. This full-time opportunity allows you to deliver high-quality, team-based care to an underserved adult patient population in a collaborative, patient-centered setting.

Job Description

• Deliver comprehensive primary care to adult patients (ages 16+), with a focus on managing chronic conditions, behavioral health, and addiction.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team, including behavioral health specialists, care managers, nurses, and support staff.
• See 8-10 patients per day in a low-volume, high-acuity outpatient setting.
• Rotate through a same-day clinic to provide timely care and prevent unnecessary hospital or emergency department visits.
• Participate in a call rotation (1 week at a time), with low call volume (6-8 calls/week). No inpatient, rounding, or hospital responsibilities.
• Leverage technology and EMR to support care coordination and patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage complex adult patients with multiple comorbidities, addiction, and behavioral health concerns.
• Prescribe medications, including opioids, when clinically appropriate.
• Provide patient education and support self-management strategies.
• Collaborate with support staff to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Contribute to quality improvement and population health initiatives.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted medical license in the state of Ohio (Note: Practice is located in Chicago; licensure in Illinois will likely be required).
• Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine is required. Board certification in other specialties considered on a case-by-case basis (Pediatrics and Occupational Medicine not applicable).
• Minimum 2 years of full-time clinical experience post-board certification (residency or telehealth experience not counted toward this requirement).
• DEA license and comfort with prescribing opioids.
• Experience working with behavioral health and addiction medicine is highly preferred.
• Prior work in an FQHC or Community Health Center strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records and care coordination tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Structured work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with most providers leaving promptly at 5 PM.
• Strong work-life balance; limited, low-volume call duties.
• Supportive care team and administrative infrastructure focused on patient outcomes.

Working Conditions

• Outpatient, professional office setting.
• No inpatient rounding or SNF responsibilities.
• Collaborative shared workspace with trained support staff.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary for prolonged periods during chart review and consultations.
• Routine use of computers, phones, and general office equipment.
• Occasional movement of items up to 20 lbs.

Why Join Healthcare United?

• Serve a diverse, underserved Medicaid patient population in need of high-quality, compassionate care.
• Practice in a low-volume, high-acuity environment where quality of care is prioritized over quantity.
• Join a mission-driven organization committed to health equity, whole-person care, and improved community outcomes.