Chair of the Division of Renal Disease Nephrology

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Posting:Apr 11, 2024, 2:04:41 PMClosing Date:OngoingFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:30P.M.

NonePosting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting 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.
Job Summary
The Chair of the Division of Renal Disease Nephrology directs the activity of the Division of Nephrology of the Department of Medicine and Nephrology services throughout Cook County Health (CCH).The Division Chair will be responsible for overall leadership and oversight for quality improvement activities, patient safety initiatives, budget, grants, and research.
Other responsibilities include working as an attending physician nephrologist providing comprehensive care to patients of Cook County Health (CCH), supervises attending physicians, advanced practice providers, house staff, and teaching medical students.Participates in CCH approved projects and/or committees. The Division Chair with develop and mentor staff, oversees scheduling, and performs other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining
*Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
*Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline
*Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
*Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
*Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision
*Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
*Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management
*Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
*Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures

General Administrative Responsibilities continued

*Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
*Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties
*Directs all activities of the Division of Nephrology and Nephrology services at each of the CCH affiliates.
*Provides direct nephrology care to inpatients and outpatients of CCH.
*Supervises and coordinates the provision of clinical services by faculty and staff in Division of Nephrology and at each of the CCH affiliates.
*Collaborates with affiliate leadership to address clinical needs and support in Nephrology at each CCH facility.
*Standardizes and oversees Nephrology faculty and staff accountability and productivity throughout CCH.
*Participates in capital budget processes, recruitment of nephrologists, expansion and modification of clinical services, establishment, and approval of work schedules for Division of Nephrology and at each of the CCH sites.
*Responsible for collection, analysis and reporting of CCH nephrology clinical statistics and quality improvement process for the division and at each of the CCH sites.
*Ensures adherence by Nephrology faculty and staff to hospital policies on licensure, certifications, annual training, infection control, and others.
*Formulates and manages the capital equipment purchase and operating budget expenditure process of the Division of Nephrology.
*Ensures the timely completion of Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluations and Focused Professional Performance Evaluations for all credentialed providers within in the Division of Nephrology.
*Supervises the division's development and professional educational program and mentors faculty and staff, fellow and resident trainees, and medical students.
*Responsible for developing, reviewing, and negotiating joint institutional agreements for training of nephrology fellows.
*Supervises the training of subspecialty fellows in nephrology.
*Maintains an active clinical load of at least of 50%.
*Participates in CCH approved projects and/or committees.
*Performs other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications
*Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an... For full info follow application link.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER