Medical Director, Neurology Ambulatory Services

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: mdrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

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This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

The Medical Director of Neurology Ambulatory Services (Medical Director) is responsible for providing administrative leadership for quality improvement activities, patient safety initiatives, budget, grants, and research throughout Cook County Health (CCH) outpatient clinics and Electromyography (EMG) laboratories (labs), under the direction of the Chair of the Division of Neurology. The Medical Director will provide direct patient care as an attending physician in the Division of Neurology in Cook County Health (CCH) hospitals and clinics. Participates in CCH approved projects and/or committees.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline

• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
• Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties

• Supervises and leads outpatient Neurology services, including CCH Neurology clinics, Neurology procedures, EMG labs and interpretation of tests.
• Assures that outpatient Neurology EMG labs comply with federal and state regulations and Joint Commission requirements
• Participates in developing, guiding, managing, implementing, monitoring, and enforcing clinical, administrative, educational, quality improvement and research activities pertaining to Neurology
• Leads in the development, evaluation, and introduction of new outpatient Neurology services, equipment, and procedures.
• Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects in response to the complexity of patient care demands.
• Conducts, participates, and monitors performance improvement activities.
• Serves as full-time attending physician in Neurology non-teaching and teaching services at CCH hospitals.
• Provides clinical care for Neurology patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings for the CCH hospitals and clinics.
• Maintains an active clinical load of at least 70%.
• Performs only the procedures and treats only the conditions approved at the time of appointment or reappointment.
• Sets standards and ensures the provision of consistent high quality Neurology care by educating, assisting, and guiding primary care physicians in the appropriate management of patients.
• Participates in programs and protocols to ensure appropriate management and continuity of care for patients with neurological illness.
• Participates in the division performance improvement program and departmental and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Serves as member on system committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Division Chair or delegate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university
• Must be Licensed as a Physician an