ATTENDING PHYSICIAN IX-SC - EMERGENCY MEDICINE

ATTENDING PHYSICIAN IX-SC - EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Cook County Health & Hospitals System - 3.5 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $260,725 - $380,892 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Pension plan Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications ATLS Certification PALS Certification

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Certification Vascular ultrasound machine DEA License Medical License Emergency medicine Full Job Description Provides high quality Emergency Medicine care for patients presenting to the Emergency Department at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, effective supervision for all medical staff on duty in assigned areas, and guidance and teaching for house staff, physician assistants, and students rotating through the department. Responsible for all medical staff actions and all patients seen in assigned areas while on duty. Performs non-clinical functions including lectures, research, and administrative responsibilities, but not limited in the areas of Ultrasound, Research, Education, Toxicology, Prehospital Medicine, Simulation, or Administration.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Treats patients primarily who present for care in the Emergency Department. Provides appropriate supervision to ensure quality patient care is provided by resident staff, physician assistants, and students in the Emergency Department. Provide overall supervision of all the cases seen the area. Provides appropriate medical care, appropriate discharge planning, appropriate decisions regarding admission of patients to various services, appropriate laboratory and x-ray procedures are ordered, and ensure overall quality of patient care in the area. Completes charts promptly per departmental policy and follow the appropriate procedures for patient billing. Ensures efficient flow of patients through the Emergency Department. Laboratory and X-ray studies should be retrieved in a timely fashion, and decisions made to discharge or admit patients as rapidly as possible, while ensuring patient quality is maintained. Follows and enforces existing policies and protocols in the department. Serves as a role model to all house staff/students and must be present, at all times, both for appropriate manner of providing patient care, contact with the family, and contact with ancillary personnel, including nursing staff and staff from other services. Provides leadership in the department while on duty and resolves administrative issues according to policies and procedures which are established. Responds to requests from nurses and other emergency department personnel for patient evaluations and decisions regarding care. Completes non-clinical functions as assigned by Divisional Director or Chair of Department. Attends faculty meeting and departmental conferences as directed by Chair of Department. Lectures to the residents and medical students, and participate/lead oral examinations and small group learning sessions. Participates in research projects and scholarly activities. Participates and complies with departmental CQI activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited American or Canadian Medical School is required Board certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine at the anticipated start date is required Completion of an American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM) approved Emergency Medicine residency program by the anticipated start date is required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required Knowledge of emergency ultrasounds including ability to perform and teach ultrasound related to the following applications/body areas: FAST, OB-Gyne, vascular procedures, ocular is required Must be licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois is required Valid Illinois Controlled Substance License or ability to obtain License by start of employment is required Valid licensure with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or eligible to obtain licensure by start of employment is required Available to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays is required Ability to manage multiple patients simultaneously is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of Emergency Medicine practice and procedures Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Excellent interpersonal and patient relation skills Ability to supervise, direct, and review activities of students, residents, and physician extenders Ability to work well with nursing, ancillary, and consulting staff Ability to make fast paced/accurate medical judgments Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This 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.

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 an 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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Degrees awarded outside 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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