at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Dec 23, 2022, 1:43:11 AMClosing Date:OngoingFull-time
A.M.
P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 73 Drs Council Local 20Posting Salary:COMPETITVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
JOB SUMMARY
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
The Attending Physician IX (Hematology) provides clinical
care for patients with hematologic diseases in the inpatient and outpatient
setting of the Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS). Responsible for diagnosis and treatment of
hematology patients, providing continuity of care for such patients, and
enrolling patients in clinical trials, when appropriate. Participates in quality assurance programs
for the Hematology/Oncology division.
Typical Duties
*Attending
Physician in hematology and hematologic oncology outpatient services
*Attending
Physician for inpatient hematology consult services in rotation with other
Attending Physicians (Hematology) in the Hematology/Oncology division as
assigned
*Supervision
and training of hematology/oncology subspecialty fellows
*Supervision
and training of rotating residents and medical students
*Supervision
and collaboration with hematology/oncology nurse clinicians
*Supervision
of Infusion Center chemotherapy nursing staff
*Participation
in divisional academic activities
*Enrollment
of appropriate patients in clinical trials
*Participation
on hospital and departmental committees with performance of committee work as
assigned
*Maintenance
of accurate and timely medical records
*Accurate
and timely completion of billing encounter forms
*Performs
other duties as specified/assigned by the Hematology/Oncology Division Chair.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from
an accredited college or university
Must be licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois (or have
the ability to obtain license prior to employment)
Federal DEA license (or have the ability to obtain license prior to employment)
State of Illinois controlled substance license (or have the
ability to obtain license prior to employment)
ABIM subspecialty board eligibility/board certification in Hematology (or have the ability to obtain license prior to employment)
Experience in diagnosis and treatment of benign
and malignant hematologic disorders
Experience in bone marrow and stem cell
transplant
Experience with Cerner electronic medical
records
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual
English/Spanish
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other
Characteristics
Excellent
clinical and technical skills necessary to evaluate and mentor fellows and residents
Excellent
written and oral communication skills necessary to communicate with a diverse
student and patient population, educational administrators and all levels of
personnel within a highly complex health care system.
Strong
interpersonal skills necessary to work collaboratively with all levels of
health care staff and education practitioners.
Ability
to work and make sound judgments in a stressful and fast paced environment.
Ability
to prioritize, plan and organize projects and tasks while meeting deadlines.
Skill
in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Demonstrate analytical and organizational,
problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution
skills
Demonstrate
infection control practices
Demonstrate
the ability to follow department specific engineering, work practice controls
and work area safety precautions
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy
and precision in decision making
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
in a fast paced and stressful environment
Ability to adhere to System, hospital and
department policies and standards
Ability to maintain a professional
demeanor and composure when challenged
Ability to train by presenting concepts
and demonstrating tasks
Good physical and mental health
Ability to see and hear clearly (including
with correction)
Ability
to follow hospital protocol when exposed
to noise, chemicals, disease, blood borne pathogens, patient violence
and procedural injuries
Ability
to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
Must
be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County
BENEFITS PACKAGE
* Medical, Dental, and Vision... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
