ATTENDING PHYSICIAN XII-SC - TRAUMA AND BURN

LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Trauma and Burn

SHIFT: 24-hour call and 8:00 am - 4:00 pm when not on call

Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chair for the Department of Trauma and Burn Services, leads the primary assessment and resuscitation of all trauma and burn patients when on call. Assists with preparing and analyzing the operations and capital budgets. Assists in the evaluation, development and implementation of clinical pathways designed to improve patient care outcomes for Cook County Health (CCH).

Typical Duties

• Leads the resuscitation, evaluation and acute/elective operations of all trauma and burn patients when on call and off-call as needed or as directed by the chairman

• Responsible for the management of critical care, inpatient status and follow-up trauma clinic as per the schedule or as directed by the chairman. This includes both the trauma and burn services

• Works flexible hours (with call 24-30 hours in house 6-8 times per month on average including weekends and holidays); performs any necessary surgical or critical care interventions necessary during that period. This includes both elective and emergent burn and trauma services.

• Provides full coverage of the burn service as directed by the department chairman. This includes elective and emergent operations, ICU care, follow-up clinics and outreach and education/prevention activities.

• Maintains and develops educational programs to ensure objectives of the department are thoroughly presented to residents and students

• Participates in the department Performance Improvement/Patient Safety (PIPS) program

• Participates in department ongoing research efforts

• Participates in creating critical care and trauma evaluation protocols and participates in process improvement to address needs and improve efficiency of care

• Works with the Violence Program Coordinator and/or Trauma Patient/Family Support Services Coordinator to discuss the patients' injuries and determine the causational relationship

• Communicates with hospital administration, Hospital Information Systems, department chairs, local Emergency Medical Services, state and regional trauma directors, local and national media, Chicago Police and Fire Departments and Gift of Hope

• Complies with patient confidentiality requirements regarding all written, verbal and computerized patient information

• Maintains documentation of efforts, decisions and changes for individual quality improvement initiatives

• Completes all clinical documentation in a timely fashion in compliance with the Hospital policies and procedures

• Assists with preparing and analyzing the operation and capital budgets

• Participates in national, regional and CCH committees as directed by the Chairman

• Adheres to all hospital and department specific safety requirements

• Reports to the Chair of the Department of Trauma and Burn Services

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university

• Board Certification by American Board of Surgery (ABM) or American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AMOS) or must obtain Board Certification within eighteen months of starting employment

• Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care or Board Eligibility and must obtain Surgical Critical Care Board Certification with eighteen months of starting employment

• 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

• Certified as an Advanced Trauma Life Support provider

• Current High-volume Level 1 Trauma C