at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Feb 14, 2023, 4:52:44 PMClosing Date:Mar 17, 2023, 4:59:00 AMFull-time
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P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 20 Cermak PhysiciansPosting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION:Cermak Health Services (Department of Corrections), 2800 S. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60608ALIFORNIA AVE., CHICAGO, IL60608
DEPARTMENT: Medical Administration
SHIFT:VARIES
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
Cermak Health Services of Cook County (CERMAK) provides healthcare to the detainees at the Cook County Department of Corrections.
TYPICAL DUTIES
The scope of the services provided by Cermak include : health screening; primary care clinics, 24/7 urgent care center: and medical infirmary care. Primary role will be in providing services in the Cermak Urgent Care.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Chair of the Department of Correctional Health
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical college or university is required.
Licensed as a physician or surgeon in the State of Illinois or eligible to be licensed prior to starting employment, required.
Completed accredited residency program in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine or eligible to complete such residency prior to start of employment, required.
Board Certified or eligible for certification in either of the following medical specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine or is a resident physician, required.
Valid Illinois Controlled Substances License (ILCS) or the ability to obtain licensure prior to starting employment, required.
Valid licensure with the Federal DEA or eligible to obtain licensure prior to starting employment, required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), preferred.
Bilingual skills (English & Spanish or English & Polish), preferred.
Record of scholarly achievement, preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARCTERISTICS
CERMAK is searching for an Attending Physician who will be responsible for primarily providing care in 24/7 Cermak Urgent Care. in addition to coverage in primary care clinics to inmates in accordance with all professional standards; adhere to all federal, local and department rules and regulations; and perform all other related duties as assigned by the Chair of Department of Correctional Health, Chair of the Division of Correctional Health Clinical Operations, or Chair of the Division of Correctional Health Administrative Operations and Quality. Join a group of dedicated, caring providers.
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
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... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
