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ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 8 - HOSPITALIST - PROVIDENT HO

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Posting:Jun 18, 2024, 1:30:32 AMClosing Date:Jul 2, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-time

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


LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital
Hospital Medicine

Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

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 primary focus of the Attending Physician VIII (Hospitalist) position is providing direct comprehensive care to inpatients of Cook County Health (CCH) hospitals.Responsibilities include rotating on an attending directed non-teaching services at Provident Hospital (PH) and John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital (JSH).Consults and collaborates with other attending physicians and specialists.While on teaching services, supervises house staff and teaches medical students.Participates in patient experience and quality improvement projects.Participates in CCH approved projects and/or committees.

Typical Duties
*Serves as an attending physician hospitalist on a non-teaching inpatient service at PH.
*Evaluates and provides care for patients on the general medicine wards.
*Serves as an attending physician hospitalist on a non-teaching and teaching inpatient service at JSH.
*Collaborates with attending physicians to co-manage patients admitted to medical or surgical services.
*Performs bedside procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, and lumbar puncture.
*Participates in inpatient quality improvement processes, projects, or duties as assigned by the Division Chair.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university
*Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois OR must obtain license prior to start date
*Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine OR Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and must obtain Board Certification within two (2) years of starting employment
*Valid Illinois Controlled Substance License OR must obtain license prior to starting employment
*Valid licensure with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration or must obtain license prior to starting employment

Preferred Qualifications
* One (1) year of experience working as a hospitalist
*Experience with performance of bedside procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, and lumbar puncture

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
* Knowledge of hospitalist physician programs and services
*Knowledge of inpatient quality improvements processes and the ability to implement them
*Strong supervisory and leadership skills necessary to oversee house staff and medical
Students
*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
*Excellent program development, management, and leadership skills
*Strong customer service and empathy skills
*Demonstrate good phone and email etiquette skills with strong response times
*Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
*Ability to treat acutely ill patients in an inpatient setting
*Ability to instruct curriculum to include clinical epidemiology, history taking and physical diagnosis
*Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse patient and employee population

BENEFITS PACKAGE
*Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
*Basic Term Life Insurance
*Pension Plan
*Deferred Compensation Program
*Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
*You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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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:
Meetthe 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... For full info follow application link.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Job Posting: 11985675

Posted On: Jun 18, 2024

Updated On: Jul 03, 2024

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