ATTENDING PHYSICIAN VI - EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES

Cook County Health and Hospitals
$255,923 - $312,436
life insurance, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1969 Ogden Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 12, 2025
Job Posting : Mar 12, 2025, 4:39:13 PM Closing Date : Mar 27, 2025, 4:59:00 AM Full-time A.M. P.M. Collective Bargaining Unit : SEIU 20 STROGER-CORE KP DRS Posting Salary : $255,923 - $312,436 Organization : Health and Hospital Systems LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL - EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES 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 VI will diagnose and treat occupational injuries and illnesses, perform medical evaluations including pre-preplacement, fitness for duty, return to work and infection control examinations and provide initial triage, ongoing assessment, referral and follow up as needed for EHS cases. These services will be provided on-site at the Employee Health Service clinic unless otherwise specified by the Medical Director of Employee Health Services. The Attending Physician VI of the Employee Health Service will participate in the education of medical students, mid-level practitioners and ancillary personnel and will adhere to all federal, local and department rules and regulations. Typical Duties Performs comprehensive and thorough medical examinations and health assessments including for pre-placement, return to work, and fitness for duty. Counsels and educates employees on all EHS related concerns. Refers employees to Employee Assistance Program as appropriate. Prepares case summaries and Workers' Compensation summaries as needed; participates in case management reviews with Director. Reviews laboratory and radiologic reports and arranges follow up as needed. Serves as Medical Review Officer (MRO) as needed. Consults with supervisors of employees on employee workability and activity restrictions for employees with occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. Attends Department meetings and Employee Health staff meetings on a regular basis Performs exposure and workplace risk assessments as needed. Consults with subspecialty physicians and rehabilitation staff on case management as needed. Completes timely, accurate, and thorough medical record documentation as required to meet appropriate department and/or hospital guidelines. Minimum Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Preventative or Occupational Medicine prior to starting employment Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or eligibility to obtain license prior to starting employment. Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or eligibility to obtain license prior to starting employment Three (3) years of residency or other post graduate medical training in a field related to occupational medicine or primary care. Medical Review Officer (MRO) certification Preferred Qualifications Board Certified or Board Eligible in Occupational and Environmental Medicine One (1) year of experience after formal training in an occupational medicine/employee health setting is highly desirable. Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Current knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational medicine Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with all levels of staff Ability to perform detailed medical evaluations including preplacement examinations, return to work assessments, fitness for duty determinations, medical record reviews including reviews of Workers Compensation cases, and MRO verification of workplace drug testing Ability to order tests and interpret diagnostic, radiologic and laboratory results Ability to use and extract information from electronic records systems and databases Flexibility and adaptability in performing work duties Physical and Environmental Demands 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 PLEASE READ 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. BENEFITS PACKAGE Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time You 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: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/ *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*