Senior Attending Physician - Community Health & Teaching

Cook County Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 190,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Basic Term Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Cook County Health is seeking an Attending Physician VI to provide primary care within the Ambulatory and Community Health Network. The role emphasizes population health, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching, and community engagement.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, participate in research, maintain CME, and adapt to clinic needs while delivering high-quality care to diverse communities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required; foreign equivalents considered.
• Illinois physician license or eligibility two weeks before hire date.
• Illinois and Federal controlled substances license or eligibility two weeks before hire date.
• Board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Pediatrics; certification within two years.
• English language proficiency; bilingual ability may be required at some sites.
• Residency in a primary care specialty is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 8–9 direct patient care sessions per week as assigned.
• Collaborate with mid-level providers as part of the health team.
• Attend staff meetings; complete clinical admin duties timely; participate in QA/QI.
• Provide care to hospitalized patients as assigned by medical leadership.
• Serve on CCHHS/ACHN committees and participate in community activities.
• Teach medical students, residents, and other health professionals.
• Participate in community-based research projects.
• Maintain CME and other professional activities.
• Work varying hours per clinic needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Teaching / precepting residents

Cultural competency

Adaptability

Education

MD or DO degree

Illinois physician license or eligibility

Illinois and Federal CS license or eligibility

Board eligibility in Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Pediatrics

Completion of residency in primary care

English language proficient; bilingual ability may be required

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Cook County Health is seeking an Attending Physician VI to provide primary care within the Ambulatory and Community Health Network. The role emphasizes population health, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching, and community engagement.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, participate in research, maintain CME, and adapt to clinic needs while delivering high-quality care to diverse communities.