at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jul 2, 2024, 9:53:28 PMClosing Date:Jul 17, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-time
Collective Bargaining Unit:NonePosting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital
DERMATOLOGY
Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
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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 will be working in the outpatient clinic for the Division of Dermatology. Additional responsibilities include participation as an educator in residency training program.
Typical Duties
Spends clinical time as an attending physician of record in the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic at Stroger Hospital and may be expected to staff additional clinics as needed.
Work-up, diagnose, provide consultation for or refer to health care providers, and provide appropriate medical and procedural treatment to patients with problems related to this specialty.
Spend non-clinical time as an educator in the dermatology residency training program at Stroger and attend weekly grand rounds sessions, journal clubs and other didactic sessions.
Is responsible for teaching sessions and scholarly activity as required by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Has division on-call responsibilities on a rotating schedule.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited college or university
Licensed as a Physician in the State of Illinois in good standing
Successful completion of an ACGME accredited dermatology residency training program
Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Dermatology is required.
Experience with comedone extraction, cutaneous grafts, simple and complex closures, simple and complex excisions, subcutaneous tissue biopsy or excision, skin abscess, suture removal, preparation and interpretation of KOH, Tzanck prep, scabies prep, hair prep is required.
Familiarity with current 3rd party reimbursement coding
Experience in both medical and procedural dermatology
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in laser surgery and dermatological surgery
Experience in subspecialty dermatological clinics including but not limited to Dermatopathology, Pediatric Dermatology, or MOHS surgery
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of modem principles, practices and techniques of dermatology medicine, equipment, instruments and materials used in procedures relating to the specialty
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
Ability to diagnose medical or surgical problems and to prescribe treatment for conditions arising within their subspecialty; establish and maintain effective working relationships with lay and professional employees and colleagues; express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; participate in the activities and educational programs appropriate to the specialty
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. For the purposes of the ADA, "Principle Responsibilities" are essential job functions.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You also may 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:
* 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... For full info follow application link.
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