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Posted: 17-Jun-22
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 292936
Job Number:
00127916Job Posting
: Jun 15, 2022, 9:53:37 PMClosing Date
: Jun 30, 2022, 4:59:00 AM Full-time A.M. P.M.Organization
: Health and Hospital Systems
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.
The Associated Medical Chair (Chair) of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology will report to the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Chair will provide administrative support and clinical support to the duties and responsibilities of the department. Under direction, provide leadership and oversight in directing quality improvement activities, patient safety initiatives, grants and research. The Chair will also provide administrative coverage in the absence of the Department Chair.
Typical Duties
Under the direction of the Department Chair the Associate Chair will build five (5) initiatives: Strategic Plan for Transformation of Women's Healthcare at CCH, Direct the Quality and Safety program within the department, Direct Research and extramural grant acquisition to improve care and programming in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Develop a Public Health and Disparities arc to the department, and Faculty development to promote meaningful retention of CCH providers in the Department.
- Participates in departmental meetings and oversight as designated by the Chair
- Participates in institutional meetings and committees as designated by the Chair
- Participates in clinical duties within the department these might include: Clinics, Operating Room, Labor and Delivery, Inpatient care
- Organize structure and measures for Quality and Safety and Process Improvement for the department
- Organize structure for Research and Grants within the department
- Organize structure for department interface with CCDPH and CDPH on women related public health and disparities issues.
- Develop dashboards for departmental work product measurement
- Participates in a minimum of 50 hours category I CME specific to Obstetrics and Gynecology and maintain certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology and/or their respective subspecialty; maintains skills based on measurable local and national standards.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university
- Licensed as a Physician 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 prior to starting employment
- Successful completion of an ACGME accredited or equivalent residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology or the ability to obtain prior to starting employment
- Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology with maintenance of certificate or active candidate for certification per the policies and procedures of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Eight (8) years of clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Five (5) years in an Academic Medical Center and actively participate in the training of OB-GYN residents and Students.
- Proficient in the latest computer technology as well as have the required skill set for electronic medical records.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Advanced Degree in Quality and Safety
- Advanced Degree in Public Health
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) to ensure the protection of the confidentiality and security of healthcare information for all patients
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of training medical staff to ensure standards of care meet or exceed expectations
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical record
- Basic knowledge of QA guidelines and/or requirements
- Demonstrated analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy and precision
- Demonstrated ability to make appropriate and timely decisions
- Ability to respond with promptness and dedication to periodic emergency requests
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
- 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 ascribe to the basic tenets of professionalism
- Must be able to provide evidence of maintaining clinical competency with regard to core skills in Obstetrics and Gynecology for participants in mandatory call schedule.
- Ability to adhere to the standards of The Joint Commission
- Ability to adhere to the standards of the Illinois Department of Public Health
- Ability to adhere to the standards of the Perinatal Network
- Ability to ascribe to basic tenets of professionalism as required by the department or the institution.
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/
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, "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 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.
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
***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.
