Attending Physician 10 - Dermatology

LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital

DERMATOLOGY

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 will be working in the outpatient clinic for the Division of Dermatology. Additional responsibilities include participation as an educator in residency training program.

Typical Duties

• Spends clinical time as an attending physician of record in the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic at Stroger Hospital and may be expected to staff additional clinics as needed.

• Work-up, diagnose, provide consultation for or refer to health care providers, and provide appropriate medical and procedural treatment to patients with problems related to this specialty.

• Spend non-clinical time as an educator in the dermatology residency training program at Stroger and attend weekly grand rounds sessions, journal clubs and other didactic sessions.

• Is responsible for teaching sessions and scholarly activity as required by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

• Has division on-call responsibilities on a rotating schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited college or university

• Licensed as a Physician in the State of Illinois in good standing

• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited dermatology residency training program

• Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Dermatology is required.

• Experience with comedone extraction, cutaneous grafts, simple and complex closures, simple and complex excisions, subcutaneous tissue biopsy or excision, skin abscess, suture removal, preparation and interpretation of KOH, Tzanck prep, scabies prep, hair prep is required.

• Familiarity with current 3rd party reimbursement coding

• Experience in both medical and procedural dermatology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in laser surgery and dermatological surgery

• Experience in subspecialty dermatological clinics including but not limited to Dermatopathology, Pediatric Dermatology, or MOHS surgery

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of modem principles, practices and techniques of dermatology medicine, equipment, instruments and materials used in procedures relating to the specialty

• 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

• Ability to diagnose medical or surgical problems and to prescribe treatment for conditions arising within their subspecialty; establish and maintain effective working relationships with lay and professional employees and colleagues; express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; participate in the activities and educational programs appropriate to the specialty

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. For the purposes of the ADA, "Principle Responsibilities" are essential job functions.

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)

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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 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 affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER