Infectious Disease - Physician

Cook County Health (CCH) is seeking a Chair of the Division of Infectious Disease to join an exceptional team serving patients across the greater Chicago area.

The Chair of the Division of Infectious Disease (ID) oversees and is accountable for the clinical, administrative, teaching and research activities carried out by Division employees.

The ID Division chair is responsible for ensuring the Division has the resources necessary to meet its mission to Stroger Hospital and the CCH to provide excellent inpatient and ambulatory clinical care, administrative support, teaching and clinical research related to ID;

for ensuring that these resources are deployed as efficiently and effectively as possible; and for promoting the personal and professional growth, individually and collectively, of ID staff necessary to meet current and future challenges.

Join Cook County Health and become a key member of a high performing organization that's changing lives throughout Chicago.

• Competitive salary and benefit packages starting at $323,037
• Must have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Must be licensed as a physician in the state of Illinois or have the ability to obtain Illinois physician licensure before starting employment
• At least 5 years of work experience as an attending physician in ID in an academic setting is required
• At least 2 years of work experience in administering clinical, educational, quality assurance or research programs related to ID is required
• Current and valid Illinois Controlled Substances License or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment is required
• Current and valid licensure with the Federal DEA or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment is required

Where You'll Work

As the flagship facility for Cook County Health, the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital is an award-winning 450-bed teaching hospital located in the heart of Chicago.

The hospital offers a comprehensive range of specialty and sub-specialty care services and is home to one of the busiest and most advanced Level 1 trauma centers in the nation.

Its commitment to providing state-of-the-art and high-quality care has made this hospital one of the best in the country.

Where You'll Live

The third largest city in the country, Chicago has a vibrant energy and a rich cultural tapestry. Its iconic skyline, diverse and renown culinary options, deep-rooted blues and jazz scene and world-class museums such as the Art Institute of Chicago, are just a few of the things that make this city so iconic.

With thriving industries and a strong sense of community, Chicago stands as a dynamic and inviting urban haven.

Who You'll Work For

For more than 180 years, Cook County Health has provided high-quality care to patients across the greater Chicago area. Today, Cook County Health serves more than 600,000 individuals through a broad network of award-winning facilities consisting of two hospitals and dozens of health centers.

By innovating care and modernizing its facilities, Cook County Health not only offers patients access to state-of-the-art care services, but access to some of the best healthcare professionals in the nation.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability / veteran