at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:May 14, 2024, 8:45:53 PMClosing Date:Jun 14, 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 - Neurology Stroke
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JOB SUMMARY
The Attending Physician IX-SC will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients on both the inpatient neurology stroke service and the outpatient neurology clinics. The physician participates in educational and quality improvement initiatives of the Division of Neurology and the Stroke Program.
Typical Duties
Meets and maintains the standards of hospital staff membership as set forth in the Medical Staff By-Laws
Manages patient care in a compassionate, respectful manner consistent with the highest standards of neurologic care
Maintains current knowledge in the practice of Neurology and Stroke
Maintains current, active, Illinois physician licensure
Maintains federal and state-controlled substance licensure
Maintains Neurology board certification
Maintains Vascular Neurology board certification
Meets Illinois requirements for Continuing Medical Education
Meets hospital requirements for Annual Training, Infection Control and Respiratory Testing
Charts patient care in a complete, accurate, and professional manner
Completes patient encounter notes in a timely manner
Completes all requested pharmacy, insurance, disability, and other forms associated with medical care of patients
Responds to pages, patient phone calls and other communications in at timely way
Completes evaluations of residents and students in a timely manner
Maintains constructive, positive relationships with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff
Evaluates and treats patients on the inpatient Neurology stroke service and in the outpatient Neurology clinics
Completes a detailed history and physical exam (including neurological exam) on patients referred to the Neurology service and outpatient neurology clinic
Works at all Cook County Health Neurology inpatient and outpatient sites including Blue Island, Stroger Hospital and Provident Hospital
Provides high-quality telestroke coverage to all patients referred to the Cook County Health telestroke program
Serves as a role model in consistently providing effective and compassionate patient care; adhering to policies; and manifesting respectful and professional behavior, scholarly inquiry and commitment to self- and institutional improvement
Regularly attends and participates in divisional and departmental administrative meetings
Participates in or leads structured quality improvement activities related to hospital function, as assigned
Collaborates with the Stroke Program including the Stroke Coordinator and Medical Director of the Stroke Program to maintain Joint Commission requirements for accreditation as a stroke center
Monitors and responds to lab results, patient messages and patient phone calls
Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited American or Canadian Medical School
Must be licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
Illinois and Federal Controlled Substance License or the ability to obtain prior to starting employment
Successful completion of a residency in Neurology accredited by the American College of Graduate Medical Education
Board Certification in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology OR Board Eligible with achievement of the certification within three years of completion of residency training
Board Certification in Vascular Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology OR Board Eligible with achievement of certification within three years of completion of fellowship training
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual
Clinical experience with a focused neurology rotation during electives or previous job experience within the field of Neurology
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of the medical subspeciality of Neurology and... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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