CHAIR OF THE DIVISION OF CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org. Include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email.

About the Role

The Chair of the Division of Correctional Health will provide administrative and clinical support to the Department Chair's duties and responsibilities as clinical leader of Cermak Health Services (CHS). Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Division of Correctional Health Chair will supervise physicians and physician assistants in addition to providing direct patient care services. The role involves coordinating quality improvement activities in the Med-Surgery Department and providing administrative coverage when the Chair is not available.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Chair in oversight of clinical services provided by Cermak Health Services (CHS).
• Works a minimum of 2080 hours per year, with a minimum of 80% clinical activity time unless an alternate arrangement has been approved by the Chair of the Department of Correctional Health.
• Participates in strategic planning for all clinical and support services of CHS.
• Assists the Chair in implementing clinical initiatives that address the healthcare needs of the patient population served by CHS.
• Coordinates the data collection of core measures, their monthly reportage to departmental and hospital-wide committees, and dissemination of feedback to the department.
• Chairs, co-chairs, and participates in CHS, Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCH), Department, or Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC) committees as directed by Chair.
• Represents the Chair at CHS, Stroger, CCH, CCDOC, and other meetings as directed by Chair.
• In collaboration with the Chair, provides strategic direction for the continued development of clinical information systems.
• Plans, develops, and implements departmental policies on programs of instruction and research as they relate to administrative operations.
• Oversees the development and implementation of proactive patient safety measures such as patient safety rounds and multidisciplinary walk rounds.
• Minimizes practice variance through regular multidisciplinary development and review of patient care protocols and process design focused on providing care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered.
• In collaboration with the Chair and Department Heads, establishes projections for patient care activity and expense, partnering for development of proposals for new administrative services or programs to support clinical operations.
• Collaborates on responses to Patient Grievances and notifies the Chair and Department Heads of grievances requiring corrective action plans.
• Participates in the daily CHS/CCDOC huddle reviewing daily incident reports and communicates with CHS departments and CCDOC about any required actions.
• Assists the Chair in the coordination of care for patients with extraordinary medical conditions or needs that may require communication with CCDOC and the judicial system for compassionate considerations.
• In collaboration with the Chair and the Associate Chair for Clinical Operations, establishes a strategic plan for clinical and support services, capital equipment acquisitions, facilities renovations, space allocations, and the development of capital fund requests as they relate to the clinical mission.
• In collaboration with the Chair, assures compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and licensing standards.
• Under the direction of the Chair, participates in arrangement of clinical services, program planning, and policy development with other entities in the CCH.
• Participates in evening and weekend clinical supervisory on-call schedule addressing issues that impact health care delivery to the CHS patient population. Returns to the CCDOC campus as needed to address health delivery issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chair.

General Administrative Responsibilities

• Collective Bargaining: Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals. Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions, and working meetings.
• Discipline: Document, recommend, and effectuate discipline at all levels. Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Initiate, authorize, and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures, and provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Supervision: Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices. Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Management: Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH systemic development and success. Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures. Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs, and perform the following functions as necessary: hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct, or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university.
• Must be licensed as a Physician in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment.
• Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by the start of employment.
• Board Certification in respective medical specialty.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.
• Three (3) years of experience working as a clinical provider in a complex organizational culture and reporting structure.
• Three (3) years of management and leadership experience in a complex healthcare environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in respective medical specialty, preferably in an adult primary care discipline.
• One (1) year of experience with implementing operational improvements in a healthcare setting.

Skills

• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• 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 interpersonal and empathy skills.
• Demonstrate clinical research skills and techniques for extracting and reporting information.
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision in decision-making.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach, educate (ACGME), and research grant programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare annual reports, conduct budgetary planning, and manage personnel.
• 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 train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks.
• Ability to perform accurate and reliable mathematical and budget estimates.
• 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, bloodborne pathogens, patient violence, and procedural incidents.