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Posted: 14-Mar-23
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 00129468
ATTENDING PHYSICIAN XI - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Posting Salary: COMPETITIVE
LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital – GENERAL OB-GYN
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
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital (JHSH) of Cook County is the flagship of the Cook County Health & Hospitals System. The Level 1 Trauma Center is one of the most respected in the nation. The hospital treats over 150,000 emergency room patients annually. It is home to more than 300 attending physicians along with more than 400 medical residents and fellows
Under the direction of the Chair and the Division Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, helps ensure that the division provides a level of care that is of the highest quality, meeting both national and local standards of care. Helps provide active, ongoing participation in quality and safety activities. All procedures and/or treatment of conditions are performed within responsibilities as established at time of appointment. Assignments will be based on departmental needs as determined by the Departmental Chair and will require travel to work sites throughout the Cook County Health & Hospitals System.
Typical Duties
- Participates as a clinician in the diagnosis and treatment of women as assigned
- Participates in core academic, clinical and administrative activities weekly
- Treats and/or performs procedures for conditions that were approved at time of appointment/reappointment
- Participates in patient care duties which may include a complete range of clinical responsibilities related to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Ambulatory Clinic Sessions: 3-4 times per week
- Operating Room Sessions: as assigned
- Labor and Delivery coverage and in house shift coverage as assigned
- Participates in a minimum of 50 hours category I continuing medical education (CME) specific to Obstetrics and Gynecology and maintain certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology and/or their respective subspecialty.
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 the ability to obtain prior to starting employment
- Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or the ability to obtain prior to starting employment
- Successful completion of an ACGME accredited or equivalent residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology or the ability to obtain prior to starting employment
- Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology with maintenance of certificate or active candidate for certification per the policies and procedures of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or the ability to successful complete prior to starting employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Public Health from an accredited college or university
- Bilingual
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) to ensure the protection of the confidentiality and security of healthcare information for all patients
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of training medical staff to ensure standards of care meet or exceed expectations
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical record
- Basic knowledge of QA guidelines and/or requirements
- Demonstrated analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy and precision
- Demonstrated ability to make appropriate and timely decisions
- Ability to respond with promptness and dedication to periodic emergency requests
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
- Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
- Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to ascribe to the basic tenets of professionalism
- Ability to travel to various locations within the Cook County Health & Hospitals System
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 214, DD 215 or NGB 22(Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 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 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11).
Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
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/
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 must 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 date
*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications, and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing, or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
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