Cook County-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Chicago, IL
5,001-10,000 employees

The Chair of the Division of Correctional Health will provide administrative and clinical support to the Department Chair’s duties and responsibilities as clinical leader of Cermak Health Services (CHS). Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Division of Correctional Health Chair will supervise physicians and physician assistants in addition to providing direct patient care services. The Division of Correctional Health Chair will coordinate quality improvement activities in the Med-Surgery Department. The Division of Correctional Health Chair will provide administrative coverage when the Chair is not available.

  • Assists the Chair in oversight of clinical services provided by Cermak Health Services (CHS).
  • Works a minimum of 2080 hours per year, with a minimum of 80% clinical activity time unless an alternate arrangement has been approved by the Chair of the Department of Correctional Health.
  • Participates in strategic planning for all clinical and support services of CHS.
  • Assists the Chair in implementing clinical initiatives that address the healthcare needs of the patient population served by CHS.
  • Coordinates the data collection of core measures, their monthly reportage to departmental and hospital wide committees, and dissemination of feedback to the department.
  • Chairs, co-chairs, and participates in CHS, Cook County Health & Hospitals System, (CCH), Department, or Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC) committees as directed by Chair.
  • Represents the Chair at CHS, Stroger, CCH, CCDOC and other meetings as directed by Chair.
  • In collaboration with the Chair, provides strategic direction for the continued development of clinical information systems.
  • Plans, develops and implements departmental policies on programs of instruction and research as they relate to administrative operations.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of proactive patient safety measures such as patient safety rounds, and multidisciplinary walk rounds.
  • Minimizes practice variance through regular multidisciplinary development and review of patient care protocols and process design focused on providing care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient centered.
  • In collaboration with the Chair and Department Heads, establishes projections for patient care activity and expense, partnering for development of proposals for new administrative services or programs to support clinical operations.
  • Collaborates on the responses to Patient Grievances and notifies the Chair and Department Heads of grievances requiring corrective action plans.
  • Participates in the daily CHS/CCDOC huddle reviewing daily incident reports and communicates with CHS departments and CCDOC about any required actions.
  • Assists the Chair in the coordination of care for patients with extraordinary medical conditions or needs that may require communication with CCDOC and the judicial system for compassionate considerations.
  • In collaboration with the Chair and the Associate Chair for Clinical Operations, establishes strategic plan for clinical and support services, capital equipment acquisitions, facilities renovations, space allocations and the development of capital fund requests as they relate to the clinical mission.
  • In collaboration with the Chair, assures compliance with accreditation, regulatory and licensing standards.
  • Under the direction of the Chair, participates in arrangement of clinical services, program planning and policy development with other entities in the CCH.
  • Participates in evening and weekend clinical supervisory on-call schedule addressing issues that impact on health care delivery to the CHS patient population. Returns to the CCDOC campus as needed to address health delivery issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Chair.
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university.
  • Must be Licensed as a Physician in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment.
  • Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment.
  • Board Certification in respective medical specialty.
  • Completion of an accredited residency program in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
  • Three (3) years of experience working as a clinical provider in a complex organizational culture and reporting structure.
  • Three (3) years of management and leadership experience in a complex healthcare environment.
  • Board Certification in respective medical specialty, preferably in an adult primary care discipline.
  • One (1) year of experience with implementing operational improvements in a healthcare setting.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
  • Basic Term Life Insurance.
  • Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time.
  • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
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