ATTENDING PHYSICIAN VII - CERMAK

LOCATION: Cermak Health Services

SHIFT: 8 AM- 4 PM, with 1 weekday evening shift weekly and 1 weekend shift monthly.

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

Cermak Health Services of Cook County (CERMAK) provides healthcare to the detainees at the Cook County Department of Corrections.

Cermak is searching for an Attending Physician who will be responsible for primarily providing care in 24/7 Cermak Urgent Care, in addition to coverage in primary care clinics to inmates in accordance with all professional standards; adhere to all federal, local and department rules and regulations; and perform all other related duties as assigned by the Chair of Department of Correctional Health, Chair of the Division of Correctional Health Clinical Operations, or Chair of the Division of Correctional Health Administrative Operations and Quality. Join a group of dedicated, caring providers.

Typical Duties

The scope of the services provided by Cermak include: health screening; primary care clinics,24/7 urgent care center; and medical infirmary care.

Primary role will be in providing services in the Cermak Urgent Care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical college or university is required (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)
• Licensed as a physician or surgeon in the State of Illinois or eligible to be licensed prior to starting employment is required
• Completed accredited residency program in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine or eligible to complete such residency prior to start of employment is required (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)
• 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 is required
• Valid Illinois controlled Substances License (ILCS) or the ability to obtain licensure prior to starting employment is required
• Valid licensure with the Federal DEA or eligible to obtain licensure to starting employment is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred
• Bilingual skills (English & Spanish or English & Polish) is preferred
• Record of scholarly achievement is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels ofstaff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups

• Demonstrate infection control practices
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and precision
• Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices incorporating the use of electronic health record (EHR)
• 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 meet appropriate confidentiality standards for protected health information (PHI)

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

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

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, “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 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 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 bust 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