ATTENDING PHYSICIAN X – PULMONARY MEDICINE

Cook County•Chicago, IL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Cook County Health Chair of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the physician performs professional medical work in the medical, educational, and research activities of Cook County Health. The physician works in critical care units and on pulmonary medicine consultation and ambulatory services as required, managing critically ill patients and patients with pulmonary disease. The role serves as a full-time attending physician and primary provider during pulmonary and critical care medicine rotations. It includes clinical care, consultation and follow-up, education and supervision of clinical staff, quality improvement, and participation in hospital programs and committees. The physician must work at least 40 hours per week at a Cook County Health facility and be able to return to the hospital when on call to address complex patient conditions. Other administrative or leadership responsibilities in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine may be assigned.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited college or university; proof required at interview.
Illinois physician license, or ability to obtain it before starting employment.
Current DEA license, or ability to obtain it before starting employment.
Current Illinois Controlled Substance License, or ability to obtain it before starting employment.
Board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine with special certification in one or more of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, or obtain board certification within two years of starting employment.
Ability to travel to Cook County Health work sites.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; proof required at interview.
Thorough knowledge of HIPAA and protection of patient information confidentiality and security.
Knowledge of modern principles, practices, and techniques of pulmonary and critical care medicine; relevant equipment, instruments, and materials; and general medicine.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to assess a project, develop and implement a plan, and manage it through completion.
Skill in using specialized laboratory equipment where appropriate, with demonstrated teaching and administrative skills.
Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Ability to diagnose medical or surgical problems and prescribe treatment in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
Ability to provide supervision and leadership to fellows, residents, attending physicians, nurses, and other support staff.
Ability to take initiative and work with or without direct supervision.
Ability to coordinate vacation and time-off coverage with colleagues in the same job category.
Ability to participate in departmental quality improvement and other assigned activities.
Adherence to hospital and departmental safety requirements, including PPE, hand hygiene, engineering controls, work-practice controls, and other specified precautions.
Meet required qualifications at the time of application.
Successfully meet Cook County Health credentialing standards, including obtaining the Illinois physician license and any other required license, certification, or specialized training no later than two weeks before the start date.
Offers are contingent on satisfactory professional and employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure and certifications, and successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Board eligibility in Interventional Pulmonary Medicine.
Two years of inpatient pulmonary and critical care medicine experience.
Experience performing critical care ultrasound.
Experience with advanced airway management.
Experience performing endobronchial ultrasound.
Experience inserting indwelling pleural catheters.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat conditions within pulmonary and critical care medicine.
Prescribe treatments, perform necessary procedures, conduct unit and laboratory rounds, review clinical and other records, and examine patients.
Participate in and supervise patient care.
Provide clinical education and supervision to physician staff and nurses in the critical care unit.
Participate in clinical discussions and staff meetings, including discussions about patient care and treatment.
Conduct and participate in performance improvement activities.
Participate in hospital programs and work at least 40 hours per week at a Cook County Health facility.
Perform only procedures and treat only conditions approved at appointment or reappointment and documented in the Medical Director’s office.
Serve as a full-time attending physician and primary provider in pulmonary and critical care medicine rotations.
Provide consultation and follow-up for patients with potentially life-threatening or unstable conditions and pulmonary diseases.
Return to the hospital when on call to manage complex patient conditions.
Independently manage complex critically ill patients.
Establish standards and support consistent, high-quality care by educating, assisting, and guiding primary care physicians.
Support appropriate triage, management, and continuity of care for critically ill outpatients and patients with pulmonary disease through programs, protocols, and consultation.
Participate in Division, departmental, and hospital performance improvement activities; identify and address system problems related to patient care.
Serve on Hospital and system committees as assigned.
May take on other administrative and leadership roles in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine when directed.