ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 8 PALLIATIVE MEDICINE - GENERAL MEDICINE

Job Summary The Attending Physician will work within the Section of Palliative Medicine. Responsibilities will include 12–14 weeks per year as the Lead Attending for inpatient consultative services, oversight of inpatient consultative services for adults and children at Stroger Hospital, grief counseling for families experiencing a hospital death, advance care planning, backup or second inpatient consultative Attending throughout the year, and participation in outpatient palliative services co‑located in various specialty clinics. The Attending will serve as consultative and/or primary care for patients with high symptom burden, complex, chronic illness, and will participate in the teaching of fellows and medical students. Typical Duties Clinical Assesses and manages patients with terminal, advanced, and/or serious illness. Participates in the care of inpatient and ambulatory patients seen by the palliative care medicine service, working in the capacity of a consultant or as a primary physician. Works with a team of providers to include other physicians, APNs, social workers and a chaplain. Teaching and Training Teaches and supervises medical students, residents, and fellows in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Quality Improvement Participates in quality improvement efforts designed to improve the quality of care of patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Minimum Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university. Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or eligible to obtain a license prior to starting employment. Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or eligible to obtain a license prior to starting employment. Board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine or eligible for board certification prior to starting employment (must complete certification within three (3) years from the completion of the palliative care residency or fellowship). Completion of residency training and board certification in one of the following: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, or Psychiatry. Completion of an ACGME accredited fellowship or residency in Hospice & Palliative Medicine prior to starting employment or an equivalent practice pathway for training if training was completed prior to 2010. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with patients and staff in a culturally diverse work environment. Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to utilize an electronic medical record. Physical and Environmental Demands This position functions within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements, including compliance with personal protective equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, compliance with department specific engineering and work practice controls, and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures. Veteran Preference 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 DD‑214, DD‑215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing). Alternatively, attach a valid state ID card or driver’s license that identifies the holder as a Veteran. Applicants must provide original applicable discharge papers or state ID card or driver’s license at the time of interview. Benefits Package Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage. Basic Term Life Insurance. Pension Plan. Deferred Compensation Program. Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time. Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). *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 the time of interview. *All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory professional and employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications, and the successful completion of a physical and pre‑employment drug screen. *The Cook County Health & Hospitals System 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr