ATTENDING PHYSICIAN X – PULMONARY MEDICINE

LOCATION: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Pulmonary Medicine

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

Under the direction of the Cook County Health (CCH) Chair of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine physician performs professional medical work in the medical, educational, and research activities throughout the CCH.

The physician works in the critical care units and on the pulmonary medicine consultation and ambulatory services as required. Manages critically ill patients and patients with pulmonary disease, performs related duties as required.

Typical Duties

Participates as a clinician in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions falling within the specialty of pulmonary and critical care medicine

Prescribes necessary treatments and performs necessary procedures to be undertaken, makes unit and laboratory rounds; reviews clinical and other records; examines patients

Participates in and supervises the care of patients

Provides clinical education and supervision to other critical care unit physician staff and nurses under his/her jurisdiction as a means of ensuring the quality of care for critically ill patients and patients with pulmonary disease

Participates in clinical discussions and staff meetings and leads or participates in discussions regarding the care and treatment of patients under the care of primary attending staff

• Conducts and participates in performance improvement activities
• Participates in hospital programs; and works not less than forty hours per week at a CCH facility

Performs only such procedures and/or treats only such conditions as were approved at the time of appointment and/or reappointment and which are matters of record in his/her file in the office of the Medical Director

Serves as full-time attending physician and actively participates in the day-to-day function of patient care as a primary provider to patients in pulmonary and critical care medicine rotations in the system

Provides consultation and follow-up for other patients with potentially life-threatening or unstable conditions and pulmonary diseases as needed

• Must be able to return to the hospital when on call to deal with complex patient conditions
• Must be able to independently manage complex critically ill patients

Sets standards and ensures the provision of consistent high quality care to critically ill patients and patients with pulmonary disease by educating, assisting and guiding primary care physicians in the appropriate management of critically ill patients and patients with pulmonary disease

Ensures appropriate triage, management and continuity of care for critically ill outpatients and patients with pulmonary disease by participating in programs and protocols and providing consultation for individual patients when needed

Participates in the Division performance improvement program and departmental and hospital performance improvement activities. Takes initiative in identifying and working on system problems related to the care of critically ill patients and patients with pulmonary disease

Serves as member of Hospital and system Committees in the CCH as assigned

May take on other administrative and leadership roles in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine when directed

Minimum Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university is required (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)

Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment is required

Current DEA license or the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment is required

Current Illinois Controlled Substance License or the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment is required

Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with special certifications in one or more of the following: Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine or must obtain Board Certification within two (2) years of starting this employment is required

• Must be able to travel to Cook County Health work sites is required
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Eligible in Interventional Pulmonary Medicine is preferred
• Two (2) years of inpatient pulmonary and critical care medicine experience is preferred
• Experience performing critical care ultrasound is preferred
• Experience with advanced airway management is preferred
• Experience performing endobronchial ultrasound is preferred
• Experience inserting indwelling pleural catheters is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the protection of the confidentiality and security of healthcare information for all patients

Knowledge of modern principles, practices and techniques of pulmonary and critical care medicine, equipment, instruments and materials used in procedures relating to the specialty; principles, practices and techniques of general medicine

Effective Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Skills needed to assess a project, develop and carry out a plan of implementation and maintain/manage the project to completion

Skill in the use of specialized laboratory equipment where appropriate, and demonstrated teaching and administrative skills

Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary care team

Ability to diagnose medical or surgical problems and to prescribe treatment for conditions arising within the fields of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine

Ability to provide supervision and leadership to fellows and residents, attending’s, nursing and other support staff within the division

• Must be able to take initiative, work with or without direct supervision
• Ability to cooperate with others in same job category to arrange for vacation/time-off coverage
• Must be able to participate in departmental quality improvement and other activities as assigned

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: 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 s