ATTENDING PHYSICIAN, GENERAL MEDICINE - PART-TIME

Cook County Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pension plan

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Attending Physician, General Medicine at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital provides part-time ambulatory care to adults in a primary care setting. The role is within an interdisciplinary health team and includes teaching and CME participation.

The position requires MD or DO, Illinois license, and Internal Medicine residency with board eligibility/certification. Flexible hours with travel to Cook County Health sites are expected.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Illinois physician license required.
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Internal Medicine.
• Residency in Internal Medicine completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide part-time ambulatory care to adults in the primary care setting.
• Work with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Travel to Cook County Health worksites as needed.
• Chart patient visits and participate in teaching activities.
• Maintain CME and participate in professional activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

MD or DO from accredited medical school

Internal Medicine residency completed

Illinois medical license

Board Certification/Eligibility in Internal Medicine

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Location

JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL

Department

GENERAL MEDICINE

Shift

PART-TIME (32 HOURS)

Job 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 is required (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVEW)
• Licensed as a Physician and Surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment is required
• Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment is required
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine and must obtain board certification within two (2) years of starting employment is required
• Completion of a residency program in Internal Medicine prior to starting employment is required

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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

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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, "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 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)

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 bust 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 HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER