ATTENDING PHYSICIAN VII - CERMAK

Cook County•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cermak Health Services of Cook County provides healthcare to detainees at the Cook County Department of Corrections. The Attending Physician primarily provides care in Cermak’s 24/7 Urgent Care and also covers primary care clinics, following professional standards and applicable federal, local, and departmental rules and regulations. The physician may perform other related duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Correctional Health, the Chair of the Division of Correctional Health Clinical Operations, or the Chair of the Division of Correctional Health Administrative Operations and Quality. Cermak’s services include health screening, primary care clinics, a 24/7 urgent care center, and medical infirmary care. The primary role for this position is to provide services in the Cermak Urgent Care.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical college or university; proof must be provided at the time of interview.
Licensed as a physician or surgeon in Illinois, or eligible to obtain licensure before starting employment.
Completed an accredited residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine, or eligible to complete the residency before starting employment; proof must be provided at the time of interview.
Board certified or eligible for certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine, or be a resident physician.
Valid Illinois Controlled Substances License (ILCS), or ability to obtain it before starting employment.
Valid federal DEA licensure, or eligibility to obtain it before starting employment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for communicating with staff and a patient population representing diverse cultures and age groups.
Ability to demonstrate infection control practices.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
Ability to follow department policies and standards, use best practices, and incorporate electronic health records (EHR).
Ability to work and make sound judgments in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to meet confidentiality standards for protected health information (PHI).
Must meet all required qualifications at the time of application filing.
Must meet Cook County Health and Hospitals System credentialing standards, including required Illinois licensure and other applicable credentials, certifications, or specialized training, no later than two weeks before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish or English and Polish.
Record of scholarly achievement.

Responsibilities

Primarily provide care in Cermak’s 24/7 Urgent Care.
Provide coverage in primary care clinics for inmates.
Provide care in accordance with professional standards and applicable federal, local, and departmental rules and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the specified department or division chairs.
Adhere to hospital and department safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, and applicable engineering and work-practice controls.