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ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 12 - VASCULAR SURGERY

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Job Description LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital

Vascular Surgery

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 Maintains a productivity standard of at least four (4) clinical days per week, full‑time status. In addition, participates in the on‑call schedule as specified by the Division and/or Department Chairs. Provides close supervision of all house staff encountered in the course of duty ensuring quality care and provides assessment of resident surgeons as directed by the Division chair to fulfill the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education requirements. Participates in the education of medical students, physician assistant students, podiatry students and nursing students. Documents clinical activity in clinics, wards, operating rooms and emergency rooms. Opportunities for research and obligation regarding its performance are by individual arrangement with the Division Chair. Obtains and/or maintains surgical privileges and remains clinically active at both John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital as directed. Must maintain certification by the American Board of Surgery or the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and competency in Vascular Surgery as required to fulfill patient care responsibilities for patients treated by Cook County Health (CCH).

Typical Duties

Present during significant portions of every procedure performed in the operating room and the entire course of all minor procedures.

Provides appropriate pre‑operative and post‑operative evaluation of patients as required to meet standards of care.

Provides minor surgical services as needed and as time permits; provides inpatient and outpatient consultations while on call.

Provides diagnostic and treatment services to patients including benign and malignant disease.

Shares rounding responsibilities with other members of the Division such that the care of all inpatients and observation patients is supervised on a daily basis by an attending.

Documents attending clinical activity and supervision of surgery residents and mid‑level providers including Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) and Physician Assistants (PA) in the clinic, ward, operating room and emergency room for a range of documentation types.

Responds promptly to all on‑call queries from residents in situations of pressing acuity. Communicates directly with other attending physicians and surgeons when communication through residents or mid‑level providers may be unreliable.

Communicates promptly to the division chairman all information necessary for the creation of assignments and on‑call rosters.

Acts with courtesy and collegiality and upholds the highest standards of professionalism in all arenas as representative of the Surgical Services as a whole.

Participates in ongoing clinical trials and investigations offered in the division; participates in administrative committees servicing the department and hospitals as schedule permits.

In concert with division personnel, helps develop new programs and processes that enhance patient care.

As coordinated with and approved by the Division Chair and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB), performs research activities; follows all ethical guidelines.

Engages in sufficient Continuing Medical Education to satisfy the requirement of the appropriate Board, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Medical Staff by laws; attends Mortality and Morbidity conference, as well as required.

Division and department meetings on a regular basis and in accordance with established attendance benchmarks.

Requests appropriate specialty consultations, and performs inpatient rounds and required resident teaching sessions as assigned and as clinical needs dictate.

Minimum Qualifications

A Doctorate in Medicine (M.D.) or Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Must possess a valid Illinois medical license or have the ability to obtain this license prior to the start of this employment

Must possess a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License or have the ability to obtain this license prior to the start of this employment

Must possess a valid Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license or have the ability to obtain this license prior to the start of this employment

Board Certification in Vascular Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery or must be on pathway leading to certification within five (5) years or terminal training

Successful completion of a Vascular Surgery Fellowship or Cardiothoracic Surgery is required prior to the start of this employment

Recent (over the past two years) operative experience consisting of a minimum of 200 operative vascular or vascular access cases

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Current knowledge of the principles and methods of open vascular, endovascular and vascular access surgery to ensure quality and standards of care.

Skill in the application of the principles and methods of vascular surgery to ensure quality and standards of care.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of medical research to help implement clinical protocols and internal research.

Knowledge of the principles and methods of training medical staff to ensure standards of care.

Skill to analyze data/information accurately in order to determine and implement an effective and appropriate course of action.

Skill to prepare written documents to provide information and/or direction to staff and others.

Skill to communicate effectively in order to exchange and/or provide information and/or direction to staff and others.

Demonstrate the ability to follow department‑specific work rules, hospital and personnel rules.

Ability to meet requirements of on‑call schedule.

Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision in decision making.

Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices and the appropriate use of the electronic health record (EHR).

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.

Ability to follow hospital protocol when exposed to noise, chemicals, disease, blood‑borne pathogens, patient violence and procedural injuries.

Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.

Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County.

Ability to meet department and divisional productivity thresholds.

Ability to meet appropriate confidentiality standards for protected health information (PHI).

Ability to provide appropriate patient care while maintaining fiduciary responsibility to Cook County.

Veteran Preference PLEASE READ

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering "Yes" to the question "Are you a Military Veteran?".

Attach a copy of DD‑214, DD‑215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation). Only the most recent discharge papers are accepted in a single copy.

Provide a copy of a valid state ID card or driver’s license that identifies you as a veteran.

Discharge papers must list an honorable discharge status. Discharge papers not listing an honorable discharge status are not acceptable.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for veteran preference. Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers or a state ID card or driver's license at the 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

Possibility to 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/

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory references and background checks, required licensing, and a successful physical and drug screen. The system will not condition employment on political beliefs or affiliations.

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