Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine is responsible for the strategic development and the day-to-day operations of the department across Cook County Health (CCH), with primary emphasis on providing oversight to and ensuring the quality and accessibility of patient care delivered by the Department’s clinical staff. Working with CCH leadership, the Chair develops a strategic vision for the Department and faculty, implementing programs and other initiatives that align with the mission and goals of CCH. The Chair guides the department’s transformation within the evolving healthcare environment.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
? Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (D.O.) degree or foreign equivalent
? Illinois physician and surgeon license or eligibility to obtain license two weeks prior to hire date
? Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or eligibility to obtain license two weeks prior to hire date
? Completion of an accredited residency program in Emergency Medicine
? Current certification by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine
? Three (3) years administrative & management experience in a multi-faceted emergency department
? Five (5) years post-residency clinical experience in a large healthcare system
? Eligibility for an academic appointment at the Associate Professor level or above.
? Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? One (1) or more year of experience working with underserved populations in an urban environment
? Completion of an Emergency Medicine sub-specialty fellowship program
? Bilingual
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
? Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department’s clinical staff with privileges and health professionals in training across CCH.
? Provides oversight to and ensures the quality of patient care delivered by the department’s clinical staff with privileges. Promptly responds to patient complaints and concerns.
? Promotes, communicates and monitors a culture of patient safety throughout the department
? Recruits and supervises the department’s clinical staff with privileges and other direct reports. Supervision includes mentoring and development, retention, employee satisfaction, credentialing, performance management, ensuring compliance with regulatory and CCH standards, policies and procedures
? Responsible for ensuring provider compliance with CCH requirements (e.g. dual employment, ethics reporting, annual education, immunization status, vendor relations, etc.)
? Responsible for evaluating and managing the educational (including medical student, resident, fellow and continuing education) activities of the department
? Establishes and evaluates clinical, administrative, research and teaching (CART) performance standards for clinical staff
? Ensures that space, equipment and personnel resources are sufficient to meet the department’s clinical and educational requirements
? Develops staffing and succession plans that are responsive to market influences and CCH priorities
? Provides direct patient care as an attending physician

? Collaborates with administrative, nursing and allied health staff
? Develops departmental policies and procedures
? Responsible for the development and oversight of department operating and capital... For full info follow application link.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER