ATTENDING PHYSICIAN, ADVANCED COMPLEX ENDOSCOPY - GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINICAL

Cook County•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Attending Physician of Advanced Complex Endoscopy specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive disorders and performing high-complexity gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, including EUS, ERCP, EMR, ESD, and POEM, under the direction of the Chair of the Division of Gastroenterology throughout Cook County Health. The physician performs and supervises regular and complex GI procedures, participates in clinic and consultation services, and helps train residents and fellows. The position provides direct inpatient and outpatient care and consultation for Gastroenterology patients across Cook County Health sites. It includes an active clinical workload of at least 80%, on-call support, and participation in divisional, departmental, and institutional activities. The physician collaborates with Anesthesiology on protocols for advanced complex endoscopy and contributes to educational curricula for GI fellows, residents, and medical students. The position is based at John H. Stroger Hospital. The physician must be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County Health and work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed. The role operates in a healthcare environment and requires adherence to hospital and department safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, and applicable engineering and work-practice controls.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school or university, or foreign equivalent; proof is required at interview.
Illinois Physician and Surgeon license before starting employment.
Clearance for privileges by Medical Staff Services by the start of employment.
Successful completion of a three-year ACGME GI fellowship training program in Internal Medicine; proof is required at interview.
Successful completion of one year of advanced GI endoscopy training and/or experience.
ABIM board certification or eligibility in a Gastroenterology subspecialty, or obtain board certification within one year of starting employment.
Experience practicing Gastroenterology procedures, including EUS, ERCP, EMR, ESD, and POEM.
Skill in Gastroenterology procedures and motility studies, including advanced complex procedures.
Ability to follow department, hospital, and personnel rules and policies, and use the Electronic Health Record appropriately.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision in decision-making; ability to provide quality patient care and maintain professional composure when challenged.
Ability to follow hospital protocols for exposure to noise, chemicals, disease, blood-borne pathogens, patient violence, and procedural injuries.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed, and meet department and divisional productivity thresholds.
Ability to meet confidentiality standards for Protected Health Information and provide appropriate patient care while maintaining fiduciary responsibility to patients.
Ability to demonstrate service to public health or underserved populations.
Ability to travel to work sites throughout Cook County Health.
Must meet all required qualifications at the time of application filing and satisfy Cook County Health credentialing standards, including required licensure, certifications, and specialized training by the stated deadline.
Foreign degrees, except those awarded in U.S. territories and Canada, must be credentialed by an approved NACES- or AICE-affiliated U.S. credential evaluation service.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and consultation for Gastroenterology patients at Cook County Health inpatient and outpatient sites.
Provide specialized acute and chronic care for digestive disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Perform and interpret GI endoscopic procedures, including advanced EUS, ERCP, EMR, ESD, and POEM.
Collaborate with the Department of Anesthesiology to develop and implement protocols for advanced complex endoscopy.
Provide on-call support for the Division of Gastroenterology.
Participate in divisional, departmental, and institutional taskforces and committees.
Participate in developing curricula for the training and education of GI fellows, residents, and medical students.
Maintain an active clinical workload of at least 80%.
Perform emergency assignments and other duties as assigned.