ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 9 - SURGERY/ BREAST ONCOLOGY - JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL

Cook County•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Attending Physician X Breast Oncology will provide both clinical and surgical services to the patient of CCHHS and participate in the on-call schedule as specified by the Division Chief. Supervises Fellows, Residents, Medical Students, Mid-Level Practitioners and Ancillary Personnel; Partakes in clinical trials, conducts research, serves on administrative committees. Adheres to all federal, local and department rules and regulations while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, maintain fiduciary responsibility to CCHHS and perform all other related duties assigned by the Division or Department Chair.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
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
Board certified in General Surgery or must be in a pathway leading to certification within five (5) years of terminal training
Successfully completion of Fellowship Training in either Breast Oncology or Surgical Oncology prior to the start of this employment
If in practice for more than five (5) years, past five (5) years of practice must consist of more than 50%25 breast cancer/disease care
Current knowledge and skill in the application of the principles and methods of breast oncology to ensure quality and standards of care.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of medical research to help implement clinical protocols/internal research.
Knowledge of the principles and methods of training medical staff to ensure standards of care.
Skill to analyze data/information accurately in order to determine and implement an effective and appropriate course of action.
Skill to prepare written documents to provide information and/or direction to staff and others.
Skill to communicate effectively in order to exchange and/or provide information and/or direction to staff and others.
Demonstrate the ability to follow department specific work rules, hospital and personnel rules.
Ability to meet requirements of on call schedule if requested to participate.
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision in decision making.
Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices and the 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.
Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County.
Ability to meet department and divisional productivity thresholds. Ability to meet appropriate confidentiality standards for protected health information (PHI).
Ability to provide appropriate patient care while maintaining fiduciary responsibility to Cook County.
Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System to include a State of Illinois MD license and any other license, certification, or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate’s start date.

Responsibilities

Provides diagnostic and treatment services to patients with breast concerns including benign and malignant disease
Completes medical records in a timely manner
Works a minimum of five (5) clinical days per week and 2080 hours per year for CCHHS, or the equivalent as specified by the Division Chief and Department Chair
Participates in the on-call schedules as determined within the Division
Participates in the education of medical students and residents rotating in the Division
Responds promptly to all on-call queries from residents and fellows; communicates directly with other Attending Physicians and Surgeons as necessary to support patient care
Communicates promptly to the Division Chair all information necessary for the creation of assignments
Acts with courtesy and collegiately and upholds the highest standards of professionalism in all arenas as representative of the Surgical Services as a whole
Participates in ongoing clinical trials and investigation offered in the Division
Participates in administrative committees service the department and Hospitals as schedule permits
Works with the Division to develop new programs and procedures that enhance patient care
Performs research activities and follows all ethical guidelines, as coordinated with and approved by the Division Chair and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Attends Mortality and Morbidity conference as needed, as well as required Division and Department meetings on a regular basis and in accordance with established attendance benchmarks
Requests appropriate specialty consultations, and performs inpatient rounds, and required Resident teaching sessions as assigned and as clinical needs dictate
Participates in Quality Assurance activities as assigned