ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 9 - STROKE - NEUROLOGY

Job Summary

The Attending Physician IX-SC will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients on both the inpatient neurology stroke service and the outpatient neurology clinics. The physician participates in educational and quality improvement initiatives of the Division of Neurology and the Stroke Program.

About the Role

The position requires a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited American or Canadian Medical School. Must be licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment. Illinois and Federal Controlled Substance License or the ability to obtain prior to starting employment is also required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge in the practice of Neurology and Stroke
• Maintains current, active, Illinois physician licensure
• Maintains federal and state-controlled substance licensure
• Maintains Neurology board certification
• Maintains Vascular Neurology board certification
• Mets Illinois requirements for Continuing Medical Education
• Mets hospital requirements for Annual Training, Infection Control and Respiratory Testing
• Charters patient care in a complete, accurate, and professional manner
• Completes patient encounter notes in a timely manner
• Completes all requested pharmacy, insurance, disability, and other forms associated with medical care of patients
• Responds to pages, patient phone calls and other communications in at timely way
• Completes evaluations of residents and students in a timely manner
• Evaluates and treats patients on the inpatient Neurology stroke service and in the outpatient Neurology clinics
• Completes a detailed history and physical exam (including neurological exam) on patients referred to the Neurology service and outpatient neurology clinic
• Works at all Cook County Health Neurology inpatient and outpatient sites including Blue Island, Stroger Hospital and Provident Hospital
• Provides high-quality telestroke coverage to all patients referred to the Cook County Health telestroke program
• Serves as a role model in consistently providing effective and compassionate patient care; adhering to policies; and manifesting respectful and professional behavior, scholarly inquiry and commitment to self- and institutional improvement
• Regularly attends and participates in divisional and departmental administrative meetings
• Participates in or leads structured quality improvement activities related to hospital function, as assigned
• Collaborates with the Stroke Program including the Stroke Coordinator and Medical Director of the Stroke Program to maintain Joint Commission requirements for accreditation as a stroke center
• Maintains constructive, positive relationships with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Maintains a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
• Takes initiative, works with or without direct supervision

Qualifications

• Bilingual
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

Skills

• Knowledge of the medical subspeciality of Neurology and Stroke
• Sound Judgement
• Knowledge of when to seek consultation
• Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint Access, Excel and other data analysis tools and methodologies required for data gathering, analysis and presentation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
• Strong customer service and empathy skills
• Demonstrates good phone and email etiquette skills and strong response times
• Demonstrates analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking and conflict management/resolution skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy and precision
• Ability to effectively teach and provide supervision to fellows, residents, nursing, students, and other clinical support staff
• Ability to coordinate a medical service of residents and students
• Ability to maintain compassionate, respectful relationships with patients
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to utilize the electronic medical records
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to do moderate lifting up to 45 pounds, to walk and stand for prolonged periods to use hands, legs, and fingers
• Ability to effectively communicate while maintaining HIPAA for PHI
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
• Ability to take initiative, work with or without direct supervision

Benefits

• 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)