at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jan 19, 2022, 7:26:18 PMClosing Date:OngoingFull-time
A.M.
P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:NonePosting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital - SURGERY
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JOB SUMMARY
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital (JHSH) of Cook County is the flagship of the Cook County Health (CCH). The Level 1 Trauma Center is one of the most respected in the nation. The hospital treats over 150,000 emergency room patients annually. It is home to more than 300 attending physicians along with more than 400 medical residents and fellows.
The Refractive Surgeon will provide both clinical and surgical services to the patients of Cook County Health (CCH) and participates in the on-call schedule, as specified by the Division Chief. Supervises fellows, residents, medical students, mid-level practitioners and ancillary personnel; partakes in clinical trials; conducts research; serves on administrative committees; adheres to all federal, local and department rules and regulations.
Typical Duties
*Provides diagnostic and treatment services to patients including benign and malignant disease.
*Performs up-to-date refractive surgical services as need.
*Works a minimum of four (4) clinical days per week and 2080 hours per year for CCH or equivalent as specific by the Division Chief and the Division Chair.
*Obtains and maintains surgical privileges and remains clinically active at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and/or Provident Hospital as assigned by the Division Chief and the Division Chair.
*Completes timely, accurate, and thorough medical record documentation as required to meet appropriate department and/or hospital guidelines.
*Participates in the education and training of fellows, residents, and medical students rotating in the division.
*Responds promptly to all on-call queries from fellows or residents; communicates with other Attending Physicians and Surgeons as needed.
*Communicates promptly to the Division Chair all information necessary for the creation of assignments.
*Assists in developing new programs and processes that enhance patient care.
*Performs research activities; follows all ethical guidelines, as coordinated with and approved by the Division Chair and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
*Participates in ongoing clinical trials and investigations offered in the division; participates in administrative committees servicing the department and Hospitals as schedule permits.
*Attends Division and Department meetings on regular basis and the Mortality and Morbidity conference as required.
*Requests appropriate specialty consultations, and performs inpatient rounds and required resident teaching sessions as assigned and as clinical needs dictate.
*Participates in the on-call rotations as specified by the Division Chair.
*Participates in Quality Assurance activities as assigned.
*Participates in opportunities for research and obligations regarding its performance via individual arrangement with the Division/Department Chair.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*Doctor
of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited
college or university
*Must
possess a valid Illinois medical license or have the ability to obtain this
license prior to the start of this employment.
*Must
possess Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or eligibility to
obtain license prior to starting employment
*Board
Certification in Ophthalmology or must be on pathway leading to certification
within five (5) years of terminal training.
*Must
have successfully completed a Refractive fellowship or on the pathway to
successful complete within twelve (12) months.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other
Characteristics
*Current
knowledge of the principles and methods of Refractive Surgery to ensure quality
and standards of care.
*Skill
in the application of the principles and methods of Refractive Surgery to
ensure quality and standards of care
*Knowledge
of the principles and practices of medical research to help implement clinical
protocols/internal research
*Knowledge
of the principles and methods of training medical staff to ensure standards of
care.
*Skill
to analyze data/information accurately in order to... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
