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General Ophthalmologist/Cataract Surgeon - Surgery
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General Ophthalmologist/Cataract Surgeon - Surgery

Cook County Health

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Posted:
December 3, 2019
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time
Discipline:
Physicians/Surgeons
General Ophthalmologist/Cataract Surgeon - Surgery Job Number: 00123995
Job Posting : Dec 2, 2019, 3:57:13 PM Closing Date : Dec 17, 2019, 5:59:00 AM Full-time
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Posting Salary : COMPETITIVE
Organization: Health and Hospital Systems

LOCATION: JOHN H STROGER JR HOSPITAL

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.


Position Summary Part-Time

John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital (JHSH) of Cook County is the flagship of the Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS). 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 physician surgeon will provide both clinical and surgical services to the patients of CCH and participate in the on-call schedule as directed. Supervises Fellows, Residents, medical students, mid-level practitioners, and ancillary personnel; partakes in clinical trials; conducts research; serves on administrative committees; adheres to all federal, local and department rules and regulations. Upholds the highest standards of professionalism, maintain fiduciary responsibility to CCH and perform all other related duties as assigned.

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Typical Duties

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

  • * Performs up-to-date cataract surgical services as need.
  • * Works a minimum of four (4) clinical days per week and 2080 hours per year for CCH or equivalent as specific by the Division Chief and the Division Chair.
  • * Completes timely, accurate, and thorough medical record documentation as required to meet appropriate department and/or hospital guidelines.
  • * Participates in the education and training of fellows, residents, and medical students rotating in the division.
  • * 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 Division Chair.
  • * Participates in the on-call rotations as specified by the Division Chair
  • * 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 chairman all information necessary for the creation of assignments.
  • * 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.
  • * 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).
  • * Requests appropriate specialty consultations, and performs inpatient rounds and required Resident teaching sessions as assigned and as clinical needs dictate.
  • * Participates in Quality Assurance activities as assigned.
  • * Performs other duties as assigned
  • * Attends Division and Department meetings on regular basis and the Mortality and Morbidity conference as required and in accordance with established attendance benchmarks.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

  • * Must possess Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or eligibility to obtain license prior to the start of this employment

  • * Board certification in the relevant specialty of Ophthalmology or must be on a pathway leading to certification within five (5) years of terminal training

  • * Must have successfully completed Ophthalmology residency or on the pathway to successful completion within twelve (12) months

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

  • * Current knowledge of the principles and methods of Ophthalmic Surgery to ensure quality and standards of care.
  • * Skill in the application of the principles and methods of Ophthalmic 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 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 if requested to participate.
  • * 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 home 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

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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 by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

* Attach a 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 one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR 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 our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/


***Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents bust be presented at time of interview. ***


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

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.


*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.


COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Internal Number: 244100
About Cook County Health
ABOUT COOK COUNTY HEALTH (CCH) The Cook County Health’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. CCH 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, CCH 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. COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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