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LOCATION: PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTYxc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 EMERGENCY MEDICINExc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to xc2xa0 xc2xa0the following email address:xc2xa0MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.orgxc2xa0When submitting a resume/CV by email, youxc2xa0must include the job title and posting number in thexc2xa0subject line of your email.xc2xa0xc2xa0 An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.xc2xa0To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the onlinexc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV.xc2xa0 Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.xc2xa0xc2xa0JOB SUMMARYxc2xa0Provides high quality Emergency Medicine care for patients presenting to the Emergency Department, effective supervision for all medical staff on duty in assigned areas, and guidance and teaching for house staff, physician assistants and students rotating through the department.xc2xa0 Responsible for all medical staff actions and all patients seen in assigned areas while on duty.xc2xa0 Performs non-clinical functions including lectures, research and administrative responsibilities but not limited in the areas of Ultrasound, Research, Education, Toxicology, Prehospital Medicine, Simulation or Administration.xc2xa0Typical DutiesTreats patients primarily who present for care in the Emergency Department.Provides appropriate supervision to ensure quality patient care is provided by resident staff, physician assistants and students in the Emergency Department.xc2xa0 Provide overall supervision of all the cases seen the area.Provides appropriate medical care, appropriate discharge planning, appropriate decisions regarding admission of patients to various services, appropriate laboratory and x-ray procedures are ordered, and ensure overall quality of patient care in the area.Completes charts promptly per departmental policy and follow the appropriate procedures for patient billing.Ensures efficient flow of patients through the Emergency Department.xc2xa0 Laboratory and X-ray studies should be retrieved in a timely fashion and decisions made to discharge or admit patients as rapidly as possible, while ensuring patient quality is maintained.Follows and enforces existing policies and protocols in the department.Serves as a role model to all house staff / students and must be present, at all times, both for appropriate manner of providing patient care, contact with the family, and contact with ancillary personnel including nursing staff and staff from other services.Provides leadership in the department while on duty and resolve administrative issues according to policies and procedures which are established.Responds to requests from nurses and other emergency department personnel for patient evaluations and decisions regarding care.Completes non-clinical functions as assigned by Divisional Director or Chairman of Department.Attends faculty meeting and departmental conferences as directed by Chairman of Department.Lectures to the residents and medical students and participate/lead oral examinations and small group learning sessions.Participates in research projects and scholarly activities.Participates and complies with departmental CQI activities.xc2xa0MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSM.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited American or Canadian Medical School Board certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine at the anticipated start dateCompletion of an American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) approved Emergency Medicine residency program by the anticipated start dateOutstanding letter or recommendation from Emergency Medicine Residency Director or Emergency Medicine ChairRecent emergency medicine lecture to academic audience within preceding 12 monthsKnowledge of emergency ultrasounds including ability to perform and teach ultrasound related to the following applications/body areas: FAST, OB-Gyne, vascular procedures, ocularMust be licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois Valid Illinois Controlled Substance License or ability to obtain License by start of employmentValid licensure with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or eligible to obtain licensure by start of employmentAvailable to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidaysAbility to manage multiple patients simultaneouslyxc2xa0Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other CharacteristicsThorough knowledge of Emergency Medicine practice and proceduresExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenExcellent interpersonal and patient relation skillsAbility to supervise, direct, and review activities of students, residents and physician extendersAbility to work well with nursing, ancillary and consulting staffAbility to make fast paced/accurate medical judgmentsAbility to work well in a fast-paced environmentxc2xa0BENEFITS PACKAGEMedical, Dental, and Vision CoverageBasic Term Life InsurancePension PlanDeferred Compensation ProgramPaid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick TimeYou may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:xc2xa0http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0VETERAN PREFERENCExc2xa0When applying for employment with 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, who was not dishonorably discharged.xc2xa0To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.IDENTIFY AS A VETERAN ON THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONxc2xa0BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION xe2x80x9cAre you a Military Veteran?xe2x80x9dATTACH A COPY OF THE VETERANS DD214, DD215 or NGB 22(NOTICE OF SEPARATION)xc2xa0AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.PLEASE NOTE:xc2xa0 IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 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 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.xc2xa0xc2xa0MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.xc2xa0xc2xa0Degrees 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).xc2xa0 Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.xc2xa0Must 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 candidatexe2x80x99s start datexc2xa0*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.xc2xa0*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.xc2xa0COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER