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ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 12 (SC) - TRAUMA AND BURN

Cook County Health & Hospitals System

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Posted:
April 14, 2018
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
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Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time
Discipline:
Physicians/Surgeons
ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 12 (SC) - TRAUMA AND BURN Job Number:  00121178 
Job Posting :     Apr 13, 2018, 7:12:29 PM       Closing Date :     Apr 28, 2018, 4:59:00 AM   Full-time    
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Collective Bargaining Unit:  SEIU Local 73 Drs Council Local 20None Posting Salary:  COMPETITIVE SALARY
Organization:  Health and Hospital Systems 

 

 

   

LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital

                       TRAUMA AND BURN

 

     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 Chairman 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 evaluation, development and implementation of clinical pathways designed to improve patient care outcomes for Cook County Health &Hospitals System (CCHHS).   


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 CCHHS committees as directed by the Chairman
  •        Adheres to all hospital and department specific safety requirements

   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • MD or DO from an accredited college or university
  • Current General Surgical Board Certification or eligible
  • Current Surgical Critical Care Board Certification or eligible
  • Current Illinois Medical Board License or eligible
  • Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License
  • Current and/or Eligible for an Illinois Control Substance License
  • Certified as an Advanced Trauma Life Support provider
  • Current High volume Level 1 Trauma Center experience at a large/complex Trauma Center
  • One (1) year of resident and student education experience
  • Eligible for academic appointment at the Assistant Processor level
  • Must be able to work flexible hours (24-30 hours in house 6-8 times per month on average including weekends and holidays; perform any necessary surgical or critical care interventions necessary during that period)

        Preferred Qualifications

  •       Current experience in a certified Burn Center


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel
  • Working knowledge of EMR, PACS
  • Knowledge of quality assurance principles and guidelines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
  • Strong interpersonal and empathy skills
  • Demonstrate clinical research skills and techniques for extracting and reporting information

  • Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills

  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment

  • Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team

  • Ability to work throughout the hospital in Resuscitation/Trauma Bay, Recovery Room, Trauma ICU, Specialty Clinic and Administrative Offices

 

BENEFITS PACKAGE

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

  • Basic Term Life Insurance

  • Pension Plan

  • Deferred Compensation Program

  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

  • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)  

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

 
 

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

 

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

 

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran  must :

  • Meet   the minimum qualifications for the position.

  • Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question,

Internal Number: 197720
About Cook County Health & Hospitals System
The Cook County Health & Hospitals System’s mission is to deliver integrated health services with dignity and respect regardless of a patient’s ability to pay; foster partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public; and advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the people of Cook County. CCHHS is comprised of two hospitals, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Community Triage Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Cermak Health Services, which provides health care to individuals at the Cook County Jail and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan. The system cares for more than 300,000 patients each year and its physicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate and cutting-edge care. Today, CCHHS is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan and enhancing the patient experience.
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