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TheAttending Physician VI provides inpatient and outpatient evaluation andclinical care of infants, children, and families with issues of child abuse orneglect at Cook County Health (CCH), including the Children's Advocacy CenterClinic, and other settings as assigned. Participates in resident education activities and ensures that suchactivities conform to the standards documented in the Program Requirements ofthe Pediatric Residency Review Committee (RRC) of the Accreditation Council ofGraduate Medical Education (ACGME). Participates in fellow education activitiesand ensures that such activities conform to the standards documented in theProgram Requirements of the Pediatric RCC of the ACGME. Works cooperatively with other agenciescharged with the evaluation of alleged victims of child abuse and neglect.

Typical Duties

* Participates in clinical care, research andteaching for the Division of Child Protective Services at CCH, including theChildren's Advocacy Center Clinic, and other settings as assigned

* Provides and supervises inpatient and outpatientclinical care for infants, children, and families with issues of abuse orneglect

* Collaborates with administrative nursing staff

* Participates in the evaluation and management ofinfants, children, and families seen at the Children's Advocacy Center Clinic

* Works cooperatively with other agencies chargedwith the evaluation of alleged victims of child abuse and neglect

* Provides Child Abuse Pediatrics education topediatric and family medicine residents and Child Abuse Pediatrics fellows inaccordance with the program requirements of the ACGME

* Facilitates medical education training in ChildAbuse Pediatrics for medical students

* Participates in quality, compliance and patientsafety initiatives focusing onevidence-based solutions to minimize risk; works to implement patient safetygoals and quality measures

* Adheres to all Department, CCH, Local andFederal requirements, rules and regulations

* Actively participates in goals and activities ofthe Department of Pediatrics including administration, productivity, quality,education and clinical research

* Performs additional departmental and hospitalresponsibilities as designated by the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics

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

  • Licensed as a Physician and Surgeon in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain prior to starting employment

  • Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment

  • Successful completion of a three (3) year accredited residency program in General Pediatrics

  • Successful completion or anticipated completion of a three (3) year accredited fellowship program in Child Abuse Pediatrics or equivalent clinical experience resulting in Board Certification in Child Abuse Pediatrics

  • Board certified or Board eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics or ability to obtain prior to starting employment

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and OtherCharacteristics

  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the protection of the confidentiality and security of healthcare information for all patients

  • Strong working knowledge base and clinical experience in Child Abuse Pediatrics

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills - the ability to establish rapport with families in crisis

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare reports and effectively present information in meetings

  • Strong decision making skills; ability to exercise discretion and make effective decisions during crisis or emergency situations

  • Excellent teaching and mentoring skills

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Ability to build relationships within the organization and to represent CCH with appropriate outside agencies

  • Ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

  • Ability to handle many simultaneous demands and meet all required deadlines

  • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when challenged

  • Sensitivity and respect in caring for patients and in dealing with patients, family members, trainees, and CCH staff of diverse backgrounds

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASEREAD

Whenapplying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System,preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in theArmed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuousservice.

Totake advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

* Meetthe minimum qualifications for the position.

* Identifyself as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to thequestion by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

* Attacha copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22(Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the onewith the latest date. Coast Guard mustsubmit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Departmentof Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After9/11).

Dischargepapers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an HonorableDischarge Status are not acceptable

OR

* Acopy of a valid State ID Card orDriver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, mayalso be attached to the application at time of filing.

Ifitems are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANSMUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARDOR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

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 ourexcellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUSTMEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception ofthose awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must becredentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Originalcredentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

Mustsuccessfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook CountyHealth and Hospitals System to include a State of Illinois MD license and anyother license, certification, or specialized training, etc. no later than two(2) weeks prior to the candidate's start date

*Pleasenote all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions:satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminalbackground checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successfulcompletion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHSis strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowinglyprejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOKCOUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER