ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 12 - RADIOLOGY

Cook County•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Attending Physicians in the Department of Radiology are responsible for the supervision of and interpretation of diagnostic imaging studies obtained with the hospital system. This position is for but not limited to diagnostic imaging services including, CT, MRI, US and fluoroscopy. Experience must be wide and varied.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university
Licensed as a Physician and Surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment
Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment
Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency
If currently in fellowship training, passed step I board Examination by the American Board of Radiology. Must become certified after completion of practice requirements stipulated by the ABR or AOBR to maintain recommendation for remaining on the medical staff OR Completed and maintained Certification by the American Board of Radiology or American Osteopathic Board of Radiology
Currently enrolled in or has completed fellowship training in a body imaging fellowship or neuroradiology fellowship in the United States

Nice To Haves

Pediatric radiology experience or extra training during final residency
Recent (within 24 month) diagnostic radiology research of publishable scholarly activity
Selection of Diagnostic Radiology Chief Resident in an ACGME or AOA approved Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program
Activities demonstrating service to public health or underserved populations

Responsibilities

Follows departmental and hospital policies
Interprets radiologic studies in a timely manner
Reviews dictation of final reports for studies reviewed in a timely manner
Supervises Radiology residents and technologist when appropriate
Reviews Radiology residents preliminary reports in a timely manner; reviews and corrects Radiology residents preliminary reports, as necessary
Participates in the education of residents, including didactic lecture preparation
Provides radiologic consultative services for other clinical departments within Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS)
Participates in multidisciplinary conferences as assigned
Performs procedures in areas where clinical privileges are granted
Provides coverage to the various areas of the department and hospital system as requested by the Chairman including traveling to different sites if necessary
Participates in departmental and/or system wide committees as assigned
Participates in departmental and/or system wide quality improvements/assurance efforts as assigned
Maintains an educational environment conducive to educating the residents
Takes calls as assigned by the department chair including remote review of studies
Supervises, interprets and promotes the use of routine and advance diagnostic imaging techniques related to body imaging
Performs other duties as assigned