ATTENDING PHYSICIAN ACHN - PART-TIME

Position Summary

The Attending Physician, ACHN will provide part-time care to patients as part of the Ambulatory and Community Health Network (ACHN) have community health as their primary care setting.

The incumbent is knowledgeable and concerned about the health of the populations served by their health center. Committed to providing holistic health services to the communities they serve, as members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Typical Duties

• Conducts direct patient care sessions per week, as assigned by ACHN clinical leadership
• Functions as a member of the healthcare team in the health center, working collaboratively with mid-level providers, as assigned
• Participates in staff and other related meetings.
• Completes all clinical duties in a timely fashion, including charting of patient visits
• Participates in teaching activities for medical students, house-staff, and other health professionals
• Maintains continuing medical education (CME) and participates in other professional activities
• Works varying hours as determined by changing clinic, and CCH needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) degree or foreign medical school equivalent.
• Illinois physician and surgeon license or eligibility to obtain license two (2) weeks prior to hire date
• Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or eligibility to obtain license two (2) weeks prior to hire date
• Board eligibility or certification in a primary care specialty (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Pediatrics).Must achieve board certification within two (2) years of hire.
• Completion of a residency program in a primary care specialty (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Pediatrics) at least thirty (30) days prior to starting employment

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of prior experience in primary care practice
• One (1) year of experience providing medical care to underserved populations
• One (1) year of experience with electronic medical record documentation

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Demonstrated attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with patients and staff in a culturally diverse work environment
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and guidelines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Strong interpersonal and empathy skills
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management / resolution skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision in decision making
• Knowledge of ACGME requirements
• Knowledge of collaborative / supervisory agreement requirements for advanced practice providers
• Ability to work varying hours as determined by changing clinic, and CCH needs
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
• Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
• Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
• Demonstrate superb hand washing and sanitizing practices
• Demonstrate the ability to follow department specific engineering, work practice controls and work area safety precautions
• Must follow CCH protocol when exposed to noise, chemicals, disease, blood borne pathogens, patient violence, and procedural injuries
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with clinical documentation requirements
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with accreditation and regulatory agency requireme

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 :

• Meetthe 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

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)
30+ days ago