CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Posting:Apr 17, 2024, 4:18:29 PMClosing Date:OngoingFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:30P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:NONENonePosting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems

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Job Summary
The Chair of the Department of Radiology (Chair) directs overall departmental clinical care and assures its quality as dictated by the principle of good medicine and by the regulation of oversight bodies. The Chair assures smooth integration of departmental clinical and educational programs throughout Cook County Health (CCH).The Chair, in administering general and subspecialty care, must have a thorough working knowledge of the specialty. Must be the primary information resource for the hospital ensuring appropriate application of new technology while remaining conscious of and sensitive to financial consideration

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 policy and procedure
*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
*Oversees the quality of radiological services rendered to patients. Activities include, but are not limited to:
oProvides oversight of delivery of medical care by clinical staff;
oCollaborates with infection control, safety, risk management to ensure environmental/patient safety
oDevelops and monitors processes that ensure timely patient care coordination and communication with other departments
oOversees the department's quality improvement program (clinical and operational measures);
oProvides oversight for utilization and risk management activities.
oDevelops and updates medical care protocols and procedures.
oEnsures continuous readiness and provides a leadership role for accreditation and other regulatory compliance visits
*Provides administrative leadership support to the COO, Hospital Services, Executive Medical Director, and CEO, CCH. Activities include, but are not limited to:
oCollaborates in ensuring the viability of the organization through the development of the annual budget and adherence with budgetary guidelines
oOversees provider productivity
oEvaluates patient throughput, develops and implements improved processes
oPromotes and monitors billing/coding accuracy and other compliance activities
oParticipates in clinical and administrative staff recruitment, orientation and performance evaluation, issue resolution
oAssists with the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental and organizational policies and procedures
oChairs and/or attends administrative meetings
*Leads strategic planning for the department, ensuring coordination and compatibility with the CCH strategic plan. Activities include, but are not limited to:
oDevelopment of staffing plans and educational programs
oCapital equipment planning
oInformation systems development and implementation, including the electronic health record, scheduling and other operational systems
oManaged care program planning
oOperational needs assessment, gap analysis and program development
*Maintainsanactiveclinicalloadofat least20%

Minimum Qualifications
*Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university
*Licensed physician in the State of Illinois
*Board Certified by the American Board of... For full info follow application link.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER