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ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 6 - GERIATRICS - GENERAL MEDIC

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Posting:Apr 26, 2024, 11:36:50 PMClosing Date:May 11, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-time

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Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 73 Drs Council Local 20Posting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems


LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL - General Medicine

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 VI-SC provides general medical ambulatory and inpatient care to adults, educates medical trainees including medical students, residents and fellows, and participates in the quality improvement and program development activities of the Division of General Internal Medicine.

Typical Duties
*Provides general medical ambulatory and inpatient care to adults
*Educates medical trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows
*Participates in quality improvement and quality assurance activities
*Follows the direction of the head of each clinical area or service of work; participates in clinical activities
*Must be able to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
*Must be able to travel to worksites throughout Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS)

Clinical Responsibilities
Completes all clinical administrative duties which accounts for 80-90% of workflow

-Provides seven (7) half-day sessions of direct outpatient care
-Provides one (1) half-day session of supervising of residents in outpatient continuity clinic
-Attends up to eight (8) to twelve (12) weeks per year in the inpatient setting

Educational and Administrative Responsibilities
Completes all educational and administrative duties which accounts for 10-20% of workflow

-Teaches and supervises medical students, residents, and fellows in structured academic activities as assigned
-Takes assignment to a Section in the Division and contributes to the work of the Section

Minimum Requirements
*Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university.
*Board Certified in Internal Medicine prior to starting employment
*Board Certified or Board Eligible in Geriatrics prior to starting employment OR Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Medicine prior to starting employment
*Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or eligibility to obtain license prior to starting employment.
*Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or eligibility to obtain license prior to starting employment

Preferred Qualifications
*Fellowship training or Board Certified in either Hospice or Palliative Medicine
*Record of scholarly achievement

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
*Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
Strong customer service and empathy skills
*Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
*Must be able to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
*Must be able to travel to worksites throughout Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS)

 

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... For full info follow application link.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Job Posting: 11863256

Posted On: Apr 27, 2024

Updated On: May 13, 2024

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