LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital
Hospital Medicine
Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: ******
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.
JOB SUMMARY
The primary focus of the Attending Physician VIII (Hospitalist) position is providing direct comprehensive care to inpatients of Cook County Health (CCH) hospitals. Responsibilities include rotating on an attending directed non-teaching services at Provident Hospital (PH) and John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital (JSH). Consults and collaborates with other attending physicians and specialists. While on teaching services, supervises house staff and teaches medical students. Participates in patient experience and quality improvement projects. Participates in CCH approved projects and/or committees.
Typical Duties
· Serves as an attending physician hospitalist on a non-teaching inpatient service at PH.
· Evaluates and provides care for patients on the general medicine wards.
· Serves as an attending physician hospitalist on a non-teaching and teaching inpatient service at JSH.
· Collaborates with attending physicians to co-manage patients admitted to medical or surgical services.
· Performs bedside procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, and lumbar puncture.
· Participates in inpatient quality improvement processes, projects, or duties as assigned by the Division Chair.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university
· Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois OR must obtain license prior to start date
· Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine OR Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and must obtain Board Certification within two (2) years of starting employment
· Valid Illinois Controlled Substance License OR must obtain license prior to starting employment
· Valid licensure with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration or must obtain license prior to starting employment
Preferred Qualifications
· One (1) year of experience working as a hospitalist
· Experience with performance of bedside procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, and lumbar puncture
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
• Knowledge of hospitalist physician programs and services
• Knowledge of inpatient quality improvements processes and the ability to implement them
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills necessary to oversee house staff and medical
Students
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
• Excellent program development, management, and leadership skills
• Strong customer service and empathy skills
• Demonstrate good phone and email etiquette skills with strong response times
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
• Ability to treat acutely ill patients in an inpatient setting
• Ability to instruct curriculum to include clinical epidemiology, history taking and physical diagnosis
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse patient and employee population
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/
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.
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
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 must be presented at time of interview.
Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System to include a State of Illinois MD license and any other license, certification, or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate's start date
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 or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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