ATTENDING PHYSICIAN VI- PRIMARY CARE

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 236,000 - 318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pension Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Job summary

Cook County Health & Hospitals System in Chicago is seeking an Attending Physician VI for primary care to provide ambulatory and inpatient adult care. You will educate medical trainees, participate in quality improvement, and contribute to program development within General Internal Medicine.

The role requires MD or DO, Illinois license, board certification/eligibility in Internal Medicine, and the ability to work varied hours with travel across Cook County sites.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited college or university.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine prior to starting employment OR Board eligibility in Internal Medicine and obtain Board certification within two years of starting employment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides general medical ambulatory and inpatient care to adults.
• Educates medical trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participates in quality improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Completes all clinical administrative duties which accounts for 80-90% of workflow.
• Attends up to four to eight weeks per year in the inpatient setting.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

MD or DO degree

Illinois medical license

Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine

Job description

Job Description - ATTENDING PHYSICIAN VI- PRIMARY CARE (00139374)

Job Description

Job Number

00139374

Job Posting

Aug 18, 2026, 5:43:23 PM

Closing Date

Ongoing Full-time A.M. P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit : SEIU Local 73 Drs Council Local 20 Posting Salary : $235,971 - $318,266

JOB SUMMARY

The Attending Physician VI‑SC Primary Care provides general medical ambulatory and inpatient care to adults, educates medical trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows, and participates in the quality improvement and program development activities of the Division of General Internal Medicine.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Provides general medical ambulatory and inpatient care to adults
• Educates medical trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows

Participates in quality improvement and quality assurance activities

• Follows the direction of the head of each clinical area or service of work; participates in clinical activities
• Must be able to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to travel to worksites throughout Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCH)

Clinical Responsibilities

Completes all clinical administrative duties which accounts for 80-90% of workflow

• Provides seven (7) half-day sessions of direct outpatient care
• Provides one (1) half-day session of supervising of residents in outpatient continuity clinic
• Attends up to four (4) to eight (8) weeks per year in the inpatient setting

Educational and Administrative Responsibilities

Completes all educational and administrative duties which accounts for 10-20% of workflow

• Teaches and supervises medical students, residents, and fellows in structured academic activities as assigned
• Takes assignment to a Section in the Division and contributes to the work of the Section
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university is required. (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)
• Board certification in Internal Medicine prior to starting employment OR Board eligibility in Internal Medicine and obtain Board certification within two years of starting employment is required.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of scholarly achievement is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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

Strong customer service and empathy skills

Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team

Must be able to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Must be able to travel to worksites throughout Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS)

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, “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 forthe 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 & 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 & 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.