CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN - DERMATOLOGY (PEDIATRICS) PART TIME

LOCATION: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital - PART-TIME (19 Hours Weekly)

DEPARTMENT: Dermatology (Pediatrics)

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. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited college or university is required. (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)

• Licensed as a Physician in the State of Illinois in good standing prior to starting employment is required.

• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited dermatology residency training program is required. (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited pediatric dermatology fellowship training program is required. (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)

• Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment is required.

• Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Dermatology and to obtain Board Certification by the American Board of Dermatology within two (2) years of starting employment is required.
• Board certification or board eligibility Pediatric Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology and to obtain the Pediatric Dermatology Board Certification by the American Board of Dermatology within two (2) years of starting employment is required.

• Experience with comedone extraction, cutaneous grafts, simple and complex closures, simple and complex excisions, skin 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 is required.

• Experience in both medical and procedural dermatology is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in laser surgery and dermatological surgery is preferred.

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

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.