ATTENDING PHYSICIAN, ADVANCED COMPLEX ENDOSCOPY - GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINICAL

LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital

Gastroenterology

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

The Attending Physician of Advanced Complex Endoscopy specializes in performing high complexity Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures, including, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR), Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD), Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), etc., under the direction of the Chair of the Division of Gastroenterology throughout Cook County Health (CCH). The Attending Physician, Advanced Complex Endoscopy s pecializes in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders. The position will perform and supervise regular as well as complex GI procedures and participates in clinic and consultation services as well as training of residents and fellows.

Typical Duties

• Provides direct patient care and consultative for Gastroenterology patients in the inpatient and outpatient sites for CCH.
• Provides highly specialized outpatient/inpatient acute and chronic digestive disorders care aimed to improve patient outcome.
• Performs and interprets GI Endoscopic procedures including advanced EUS, ERCP, EMR, ESD, POEM, etc.
• Collaborates with the Department of Anesthesiology in developing and implementing new protocols pertaining to advanced complex endoscopy.
• Provides on-call support for the Division of Gastroenterology.
• Participates in divisional, departmental, and institutional taskforces and committees.
• Participates in the execution of curricula development supporting the training and education for GI fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Maintains an active clinical load of at least 80%.
• Performs emergency assignments and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a current Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university
• Must be licensed as a physician in good standing in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain licensure prior to the start of employment
• Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in Gastroenterology

• Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in Internal Medicine
• Must have experience in the practice of Gastroenterology procedures, Liver Biopsy and Motility Studies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge and experience with all aspects of Gastroenterology and Liver Disorders

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

Must have the ability to provide supervision and leadership to fellows and residents, attendings, nursing and other support staff within the division.

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

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Basic Term Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

You also may 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

PLEASE READ

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.

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 must 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 affectin g any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary : $385,244 - $509,369