Job Description
Location: Cermak Health Services - 2800 S. California Ave., Chicago, IL
Shift: 8am - 8pm; 8pm - 8am ROTATING
Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: CermakRecruit@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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS) is seeking an Attending Physician VIII for Cermak Health Services of Cook County (Cermak) providing healthcare to the detainees at the Cook County Department of Corrections. The Attending Physician VIII will be responsible for primarily providing care in 24/7 Cermak Urgent Care. Contributes to quality improvement initiatives at the facility and participates in the design of Urgent Care protocol and guidelines.
Typical Duties
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* Provides services in the Cermak Urgent Care and throughout the jail compound by the Emergency Response Teams
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* Provides primary care to inmates in accordance with all professional standards
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* Adheres to all Local, Federal, and Department rules and regulations
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* Participates in multi-disciplinary and interagency meetings upon request of Chair
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* Participates in Quality Improvement Program as related to Urgent Care Health Care delivery and emergency response
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* Participates in the design of Urgent Care protocol and guidelines
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* Creates Urgent Care schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage
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* Documents clinical care in accordance with established professional standards
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* Communicates with members of the multidisciplinary team including nurses, medical technicians, mental health staff, and others to coordinate care
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* Responds in a timely manner to grievances assigned for review and response
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* Fulfills committee duties as assigned
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* Attends staff meetings, except in cases of time-off, emergencies, or scheduled clinical duties
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* Participates in development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to clinical operations
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* Participates in educational activities for members of the clinical staff
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* Responds to disasters and disaster drills on the jail compound, during or after regular hours
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* Complies with the same security regulations as other employees at the facility
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* Reports to the Chair of the Department of Correctional Health
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* Performs all other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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* Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical college or university
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* Licensed as a physician or surgeon in the State of Illinois or eligible to be licensed prior to starting employment
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* Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment
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* Completed accredited residency program in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine or eligible to complete such residency prior to start of employment
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* Board Certified or eligible for certification in either of the following medical specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine or is a resident physician
Preferred Qualifications
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* Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
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* Bilingual skills in Spanish or Polish
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* Record of scholarly achievement
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* Correctional Health Experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
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* Knowledge to diagnose medical or surgical problems and to prescribe treatment for conditions arising within the field of specialization
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* Knowledge of the principles and methods of training medical staff to ensure standard of care
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* 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
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* Demonstrate infection control practices
- Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolutions skills
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and precision
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Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with patients, trainees, colleagues and other healthcare workers from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and manage CCHHS system policies and procedures in nephrology
- Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices incorporating the use of electronic health record (EHR)
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* Ability to work and make sound judgments in a stressful and fast paced environment.
- 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 train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks
- Ability to perform accurate and reliable mathematical calculations
- Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
- Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature and follow hospital protocol
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* Ability to meet department and divisional productivity thresholds
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* Ability to meet appropriate confidentiality standards for protected health information (PHI)
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* Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
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* This position requires the ability to bend, lift, and push moderately to heavy objects and stand, stoop, bend, and reach for extended periods of time
VETERAN PREFERENCE
PLEASE READ
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
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- 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 and Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance 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.
*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 HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
