ATTENDING PHYSICIAN, ACHN-BILINGUAL

The Attending Physician, ACHN-Bilingual will provide part-time care to patients as part of the Ambulatory and Community Health Network (ACHN) have community health as their primary care setting. The incumbent is knowledgeable and concerned about the health of the populations served by their health center. Committed to providing holistic health services to the communities they serve, as members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Conducts direct patient care sessions per week, as assigned by ACHN clinical leadership

• Functions as a member of the healthcare team in the health center, working collaboratively with mid-level providers, as assigned

• Participates in staff and other related meetings

• Completes all clinical duties in a timely fashion, including charting of patient visits

• Participates in teaching activities for medical students, house-staff, and other health professionals 

• Maintains continuing medical education (CME) and participates in other professional activities

• Works varying hours as determined by changing clinic, and CCH needs

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) degree or foreign medical school equivalent is required
• Illinois physician and surgeon license or eligibility to obtain license two (2) weeks prior to hire date is required
• Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or eligibility to obtain license two (2) weeks prior to hire date is required

• Board eligibility or certification in a primary care specialty (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Pediatrics). Must achieve board certification within two (2) years of hire is required

   

• Completion of a residency program in a primary care specialty (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Pediatrics) at least thirty (30) days prior to starting employment is required

   

•  Bilingual, Spanish, required. (Bilingual testing for Spanish will be administered, a minimum score of 3 is required)

• One (1) year of prior experience in primary care practice is preferred 
• One (1) year of experience providing medical care to underserved populations is preferred
• One (1) year of experience with electronic medical record documentation is preferred

• Demonstrated attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with patients and staff in a culturally diverse work environment
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and guidelines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Strong interpersonal and empathy skills
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision in decision making
• Knowledge of ACGME requirements
• Knowledge of collaborative/supervisory agreement requirements for advanced practice providers
• Ability to work varying hours as determined by changing clinic, and CCH needs
• 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 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, blood borne pathogens, patient violence, and procedural injuries
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with clinical documentation requirements
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with accreditation and regulatory agency requirements

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

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 the personnel so classified

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

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, “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 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.