ATTENDING PHYSICIAN XII - SURGERY/GENERAL SURGERY/SICU (SURGICAL CRITICAL CARE)

LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital - Surgery Critical Care



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

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JOB SUMMARY

John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital (JHSH) of Cook County is the flagship of Cook County Health (CCH). The Level 1 Trauma Center is one of the most respected in the nation. The hospital treats over 150,000 emergency room patients annually. It is home to more than 300 attending physicians along with more than 400 medical residents and fellows.

The Attending Physician XII will provide both clinical and surgical services to the patients of CCH and participate in the on-call schedule as specified by the Division Chief. This position will supervise Fellows, Residents, Medical Students, and Ancillary Personnel. Partakes in clinical trials, conducts research and serves on administrative committees. Will be expected to adhere to all federal, local and department rules and regulations while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, maintain fiduciary responsibility to CCH and perform all other related duties assigned by the Division or Department Chair.

Typical Duties

• Provides diagnostic and treatment services to patients including benign and malignant disease
• Works a minimum of five (5) clinical days per week and 2080 hours per year for CCH or equivalent as specified by the Division Chief and the Department Chair.
• Obtains and maintains surgical privileges and remains clinically active at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and/or Provident Hospital as assigned by the Division Chief and the Department Chair.
• Completes timely, accurate and thorough medical record documentation as required to meet appropriate department and/or hospital guidelines.
• Responds promptly to all on-call queries from fellows or residents; communicates with other Attending Physicians and Surgeons as needed.
• Communicates promptly to the Division Chair all information necessary for the creation of assignments.
• Assists in developing new programs and processes that enhance patient care.
• Performs research activities; follows all ethical guidelines as coordinated with and approved by the Division Chair and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Participates in ongoing clinical trials and investigations offered in the division; participates in administrative committees servicing the department and Hospitals as schedule permits.

• Attends Division and Department meetings on a regular basis and the Morbidity and Mortality conference as required.
• Requests appropriate specialty consultations and performs inpatient rounds and required resident teaching sessions as assigned and as clinical needs dictate.
• Participates in on-call rotations as specified by the Division Chief.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities as assigned.
• Participates in opportunities for research and obligations regarding its performance via individual arrangement with the Division Chief/Department Chair.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university
• 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 the relevant specialty of General Surgery or must be in a pathway leading to certification within five (5) years of terminal training
• Board certified in Surgical Critical Care or its equivalent or must be in a pathway leading to certification within five years of terminal training

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Current knowledge and skill in the application of the principles and methods of General Surgery 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 st