ATTENDING PHYSICIAN, GENERAL MEDICINE - PART-TIME

Cook County•Chicago, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Attending Physician, General Medicine provides part-time general medical ambulatory care to adults in a primary care setting. As a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the physician is committed to providing holistic health services to patients and the communities served. The position is based at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and is part-time at 32 hours. The physician works under the direction of the Clinic Lead for each clinical area or service and must be able to travel to worksites throughout Cook County Health. The role includes direct patient care, timely completion of clinical duties and patient visit documentation, collaboration with mid-level providers, participation in meetings and teaching activities, and maintaining continuing medical education. The physician must be available to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited college or university; proof must be provided at the time of interview.
Illinois Physician and Surgeon license before starting employment.
Clearance for privileges by Medical Staff Services by the start of employment.
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine; board certification must be obtained within two years of starting employment.
Completion of an Internal Medicine residency before starting employment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of ACGME requirements.
Knowledge of collaborative/supervisory agreement requirements for advanced practice providers.
Knowledge of and ability to comply with clinical documentation requirements and accreditation and regulatory agency requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff and a diverse patient population.
Strong interpersonal, customer service, and empathy skills.
Ability to work in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams, both autonomously and collaboratively.
Analytical, organizational, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-management/resolution skills.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision in decision-making.
Ability to work varying hours based on changing clinic and CCH needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
Ability to adhere to department policies and standards and use best practices.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
Ability to see and hear clearly, including with correction.
Ability to follow hand-washing, sanitizing, engineering, work-practice, and work-area safety requirements, including CCH protocols for exposure to noise, chemicals, disease, blood-borne pathogens, patient violence, and procedural injuries.
Must meet all required qualifications at the time of application filing and successfully meet CCHHS credentialing standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior experience in primary care practice.
One year of experience with electronic medical record documentation.

Responsibilities

Conduct direct patient care sessions per week as assigned by the Division Chair.
Work under the direction of the Clinic Lead for each clinical area or service.
Provide general medical ambulatory care to adults in a primary care setting.
Collaborate with mid-level providers as part of the healthcare team.
Participate in staff and other related meetings.
Complete clinical duties promptly, including charting patient visits.
Participate in teaching activities for medical students, house staff, and other health professionals.
Maintain continuing medical education and participate in other professional activities.
Travel to worksites throughout Cook County Health.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.