ATTENDING PHYSICIAN, GENERAL MEDICINE - PART-TIME

LOCATION: JOHN H STROGER JR HOSPITAL - GENERAL MEDICINE - PART-TIME

Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

Position Summary

The Attending Physician, General Medicine will provide part-time general medical ambulatory care to adults in the primary care setting. As a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Attending Physician, General Medicine is committed to providing holistic health services to the patients and communities they serve.

Typical Duties

• Conducts direct patient care sessions per week, as assigned by the Division Chair
• * Works under the direction of the Clinic Lead of each clinical area or service of work.
• * Must be able to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• * Must be able to travel to worksites throughout Cook County Health (CCH)
• * Functions as a member of the healthcare team in the health center, working collaboratively with mid-level providers, as assigned
• * Participates in staff and other related meetings.
• * Completes all clinical duties in a timely fashion, including charting of patient visits
• * Participates in teaching activities for medical students, house-staff, and other health professionals
• * Maintains continuing medical education (CME) and participates in other professional activities
• * Participates in other duties as assigned by the Department Chair

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed as a Physician and Surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment
• Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine and must obtain board certification within two (2) years of starting employment
• Completion of a residency program in Internal Medicine prior to starting employment

Preferred Qualifications

• * One (1) year of prior experience in primary care practice
• * One (1) year of experience with electronic medical record documentation

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• * Knowledge of ACGME requirements
• * Knowledge of collaborative/supervisory agreement requirements for advanced practice providers
• * Knowledge of and ability to comply with clinical documentation requirements
• * Knowledge of and ability to comply with accreditation and regulatory agency requirements
• * Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
• * Strong interpersonal, customer service and empathy skills
• * Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
• * Must be able to travel to worksites throughout Cook County Health (CCH)
• * Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
• * Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision in decision making
• * Ability to work varying hours as determined by changing clinic, and CCH needs
• * Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
• * Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices
• * Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
• * Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team
• * Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
• * Demonstrate superb hand washing and sanitizing practices
• * Demonstrate the ability to follow department specific engineering, work practice controls and work area safety precautions
• Must follow CCH protocol when exposed to noise, chemicals, disease, blood borne pathogens, patient violence, and procedural injuries

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

* Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

* Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

* Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents bust be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment orhiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT