LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital – Neurocritical Care
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 Attending Physician IX-Sc will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients on both the inpatient neurology stroke service and the outpatient neurology clinics throughout Cook County Health (CCH). The physician participates in educational and quality improvement initiatives of the Division of Neurology and the Stroke Program. The physician is responsible for the provision of medical care of neurocritical care patients. In the hospital, the physician will provide consultation, admit, diagnose, and manage neurocritical care and general neurology patients. The physician will take call and be available to provide neurologic care in a manner consistent with the highest standards.
Typical Duties
Meets and maintains the standards of hospital staff membership as set forth in the Medical Staff By-Laws
Manages patient care in a compassionate, respectful manner consistent with the highest standards of care.
Maintains current knowledge in the practice of Neurology and Neurocritical Care
Meets Illinois requirements for Continuing Medical Education
Meets hospital requirements for Annual Training, Infection Control and Respiratory Testing
Charts patient care in a complete, accurate, and professional manner
Completes patient encounter notes in a timely manner.
Completes all requested pharmacy, insurance, disability, and other forms associated with medical care of patients.
Responds to pages, patient phone calls and other communications in a timely way.
Completes evaluations of residents and students in a timely manner
Maintains constructive, positive relationships with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff.
Evaluates and treats in patients on the Neurocritical care service and the general neurology service.
Completes a detailed history and physical exam (including neurological exam)
Works at all CCH Neurology inpatient sites including Stroger Hospital and Provident Hospital
Serves as a role model in consistently providing effective and compassionate patient care; adhering to policies; and manifesting respectful and professional behavior, scholarly inquiry and commitment to self- and institutional improvement.
Regularly attends and participates in divisional and departmental administrative meetings.
Participates in or leads structured quality improvement activities related to hospital function, as assigned.
Collaborates with the Stroke Program including the Stroke Coordinator and Medical Director of the Stroke Program to maintain Joint Commission requirements for accreditation as a stroke center.
Monitors and responds to lab results, patient messages and patient phone calls.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited American or Canadian Medical School
Must be licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment.
Illinois and Federal Controlled Substance License or the ability to obtain prior to starting employment.
Board Certification in Neurocritical Care OR Board Eligible with achievement of certification within three years of completion of fellowship training
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Board Certification in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or Board Certification in Neurosurgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Board Certification in Anesthesia by the American Board of Anesthesia OR Board Eligible with achievement of the certification within three years of completion of residency training
Board Certification in Neurocritical Care OR Board Eligible with achievement of certification within three years of completion of fellowship training
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual
Certification in Clinical Neurophysiology or Epilepsy by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Certification in Vascular Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
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.
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.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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/
ABOUT COOK COUNTY HEALTH (CCH)The Cook County Health’s mission is to deliver integrated health services with dignity and respect regardless of a patient’s ability to pay; foster partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public; and advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the people of Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Community Triage Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Cermak Health Services, which provides health care to individuals at the Cook County Jail and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan.The system cares for more than 300,000 patients each year and its physicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate and cutting-edge care. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan and enhancing the patient experience.COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER