ATTENDING PHYSICIAN X - MEDICINE - HEMATOLOGY

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  • Cook County, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital - HEMATOLOGYApplicants 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 SummaryUnder the direction of the Chair of the Division of Hematology and Oncology, the Attending Physician performs professional work in medical, educational and research activities. The Attending Physician is an expert in the care and treatment of patients with cancer and various benign and malignant hematological disorders providing knowledgeable, compassionate, and holistic care to the patients they serve. Provides inpatient and outpatient and consultative care in hematology. Participates in clinical trials to investigate new and better treatment strategies for patients with hematological disease. The Attending Physician will be credentialed in Hematology at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospitals of Cook County Health (CCH). Ambulatory services may include clinical work at ambulatory sites other than the central campus.Typical Duties
  • Provides inpatient, outpatient, and consultative care in the hematology and supervising trainees throughout CCH
  • Supervises and trains hematology subspecialty fellows. Supervises and trains rotating residents and medical students. Supervises and collaborates with hematology/oncology nurse clinicians
  • Sets standards and ensures the provision of consistent high-quality care to patients with hematology disorders by educating, assisting, and guiding primary care physicians
  • Supervises Infusion Center chemotherapy nursing staff.
  • Maintains accurate medical records and accurate and timely completion of billing encounter forms
  • Participates in the division performance improvement program and departmental and hospital performance improvement activities
  • Attends meetings and participates on committees as assigned
  • Performs other duties as assigned
QualificationsMinimum 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 have the ability to obtain license prior to employment)
  • · Current DEA license or the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
  • · Current Illinois Controlled Substance License or the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
  • · Board certification or Board eligibility by American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in a Hematology subspecialty or must obtain Board Certification within in one (1) year of starting this employment
Preferred Qualifications
  • · Experience in diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant hematological disorders
  • · Experience with participation in NCI sponsored clinical trials
  • · Bilingual
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
  • · Excellent clinical and technical skills necessary to evaluate and mentor fellows and residents
  • · Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to communicate with a diverse student and patient population, educational administrators, and all levels of personnel within a highly complex health care system.
  • · Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work collaboratively with all levels of health care staff and education practitioners.
  • · Skill in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • · Ability to work and make sound judgments in a stressful and fast paced environment.
  • · Ability to prioritize, plan and organize projects and tasks while meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
  • Ability to adhere to System, hospital and department policies and standards
  • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
  • Ability to train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks
  • Good physical and mental health
  • Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
  • · Ability to follow hospital protocol when exposed to noise, chemicals, disease, blood borne pathogens, patient violence and procedural injuries
  • · Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
  • Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
  • · Demonstrate infection control practices
  • · Demonstrate the ability to follow department specific engineering, work practice controls and work area safety precautions
  • Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision in decision making
  • Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County
Physical and Environmental DemandsThis position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.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 the personnel so classified.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:VETERAN PREFERENCEWhen applying for employment with 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, who was not dishonorably discharged.To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
  • MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
  • IDENTIFY AS A VETERAN ON THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a Military Veteran?”
  • ATTACH A COPY OF THE VETERANS DD214, DD215 or NGB 22(NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 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 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents bust be presented at time of interview.Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System to include a State of Illinois MD license and any other license, certification, or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate’s start dateCOOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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