ATTENDING PHYSICIAN XII - GASTROENTEROLOGY

Cook County•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Attending Physician XII in the Department of Gastroenterology at John H. Stroger Hospital is responsible for patient care, particularly for gastrointestinal and liver disorders. The physician performs and supervises GI procedures and participates in educating Residents and Fellows. The role includes consultation and follow-up services at Cook County Health hospitals and clinics, liver consultations, on-call services, and emergency assignments as needed. Services at Provident may also be required.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university; proof must be provided at the time of interview.
Licensed physician in the State of Illinois, or able to obtain licensure before starting employment.
Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology program; proof must be provided at the time of interview.
Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine program; proof must be provided at the time of interview.
Board certification in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), or board eligibility with certification obtained within two years of starting employment.
Experience practicing Gastroenterology procedures.
Skill in Gastroenterology procedures, Liver Biopsy, and Motility Studies.
Ability to follow department-specific work rules and hospital and personnel rules.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision in decision making.
Ability to provide quality patient care and adhere to department policies and standards, including appropriate use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
Ability to follow hospital protocol when exposed to noise, chemicals, disease, blood-borne pathogens, patient violence, and procedural injuries.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, as needed.
Ability to travel to work sites throughout Cook County.
Ability to meet department and divisional productivity thresholds.
Ability to meet confidentiality standards for Protected Health Information (PHI).
Ability to provide appropriate patient care while maintaining fiduciary responsibility to patients.
Ability to demonstrate service to public health or underserved populations.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge and experience with all aspects of Gastroenterology and Liver Disorders.
Knowledge of principles and methods for training medical staff to ensure standards of care.
Ability to analyze data and information accurately to determine and implement an effective and appropriate course of action.
Skill in preparing written documents to provide information or direction to staff and others.
Skill in communicating effectively to exchange or provide information or direction to staff and others.

Responsibilities

Provide consultation and follow-up to patients with gastroenterological problems at Cook County Health hospitals and clinics.
Provide liver consultations to patients at Cook County Health.
Educate and guide Residents and Fellows in the appropriate management of gastroenterological problems.
Perform and supervise GI procedures.
Perform emergency assignments as needed.
Provide services at Provident as needed.
Provide on-call services.