ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 9 - NEUROLOGY

Cook County; Bayshore (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Pension Plan

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

PSLF eligibility

Deferral/Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

Cook County Health and Hospitals System seeks an Attending Physician IX in Neurology to lead comprehensive in- and outpatient care. You will diagnose, manage, and consult on complex neurologic cases while teaching residents and contributing to quality initiatives.

The role requires board-certified (or board-eligible with timely certification) Neurology, Illinois medical licensure, and ongoing professional engagement within a high-standard hospital system.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited school.
• Residency in Neurology completed.
• Board certification in Neurology or board-eligible with 5-year certification goal.
• Current active medical license in Illinois or eligible to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient neurologic care with leadership in the Division of Neurology.
• Admit, work-up, diagnose, and manage patients with neurologic disease.
• Teach medical students and residents; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Neurology knowledge

Sound judgement

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Teamwork

Education

MD/DO from US/Canada or foreign with ECFMG

Neurology residency

Board certification in Neurology

Illinois license or eligibility

Job description

LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital – Neurology

JOB SUMMARY

The Attending Physician IX in Neurology is a physician, licensed to practice in Illinois, who has successfully completed an accredited residency in Neurology, and who is board-certified or board eligible. The physician possesses the knowledge and judgment to provide neurologic care to the patients of Cook County Health and Hospitals System in both an inpatient and outpatient capacity. The physician participates in the educational and quality improvement initiatives of the Division of Neurology.

Typical Duties

The physician is responsible for the medical care of patients with neurologic disease. In the hospital, the physician will admit, work-up, diagnose, and manage patients with neurologic disease and provide neurologic consultation for other providers. In the outpatient clinic, the physician will work up, diagnose, and manage patients with neurologic disease and provide consultation services for other providers. The physician will take call and be available to provide neurologic care in a manner consistent with the highest standards of neurologic care and Division of Neurology practice.

• Meets and maintains the standards for hospital staff membership as set forth in the Medical Staff By-Laws
• Manages patient care in a compassionate, respectful manner consistent with the highest standards of neurologic care
• Maintains current knowledge of the practice of neurology
• Maintains current, active, Illinois physician licensure
• Maintains federal and state-controlled substance licensure
• Maintains Neurology board certification
• Meets Illinois requirements for Continuing Medical Education
• Meets hospital requirements for Annual Training, Infection Control, and Respiratory Testing
• Charts patient care in a complete, accurate, and professional manner
• Completes patient encounter notes in a timely manner
• Completes all requested pharmacy, insurance, disability and other forms associated with the medical care of patients
• Responds to patient phone calls and other communications in a timely manner
• Completes evaluations of resident and students in a timely manner

• Maintains constructive, positive relationships with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff
• Attends designated Division of Neurology and Department of Medicine meetings
• Cooperates with Division initiative related to education and quality improvement
• Participates in Division Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluations
• Serves on hospital committees as requested
• Cooperates with investigations of patient, nurse or physician complaints regarding care

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from a school of medicine in the United States which is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, a school of medicine in Canada which is accredited by the Committee for Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools; a Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (D.O.) degree from a school of osteopathy which is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association; OR a degree from foreign medical school with either a permanent certificate of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates or comparable credentials from the Medical Council of Canada
• Successful completion of a residency in Neurology accredited by the American College of Graduate Medical Education
• Certification in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or by the American or by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology or if not certified but board-eligible, achievement of the certification within five years of the completion of residency training
• Current and active licensure as a physician in the state of Illinois by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
• Current controlled substance licensure by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and controlled substance certification by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration or ability to obtain license prior to starting employment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of the medical subspecialty of Neurology.
• Sound judgement
• Knowledge of when to seek consultation
• Ability to work with others in the care of patients, well-developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively teach medical students and resident physicians
• Ability to manage a medical service of residents and students
• Ability to maintain compassionate, respectful relationships with patients
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Ability to utilize the electronic medical record
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to do moderate lifting up to 45 pounds, to walk and stand for prolonged periods, to use hands, legs and fingers.
• Physical and mental coordination, normal sight and hearing, ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature.
• This physician is able to work in an office, clinic, and hospital environment

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

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 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 HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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 forthe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)