ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 9 - NEPHROLOGY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• * Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university
• * Licensed as a Physician and Surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment
• * Board Certified in Nephrology or Board Eligible in a pathway leading to certification in nephrology specialty board with two (2) years of starting employment
• * Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment
• * Experience and demonstrated aptitude in the performance of clinical research in all phases, from conception to presentation
• * Experience and proficiency in using standard word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and statistical software
• * Demonstrated ability in providing effective and compassionate patient care; adhering to policies and precepts related to infection -control and antimicrobial stewardship; and manifesting respectful and professional behavior, scholarly inquiry and commitment to self- and institutional improvement
• * Demonstrated ability in instructing colleagues and trainees in formal and informal settings
• * Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a wide variety of ambulatory and inpatient clinical settings, and with patients, trainees, colleagues and other healthcare workers from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• * Demonstrated ability in providing effective and compassionate patient care; adhering to policies and precepts related to infection control and antimicrobial stewardship; and manifesting respectful and professional behavior, scholarly inquiry and commitment to self- and institutional improvement.
• * Demonstrated competency in performing and having ongoing experience in native and transplant kidney biopsy.
• * Must be willing and able to travel efficiently to all areas on the campus of Stroger Hospital and/or other assigned CCH facilities, and to travel efficiently between hospital and ambulatory sites as needed, with a valid driver's license and automobile appropriate for travel to CCH sites across Cook County when necessary.
• * Must be available to work on those evenings, weekends and holidays necessary to staff inpatient services or ambulatory sites as outlined above.
• * Must be willing to be available by pager or cell phone to assigned clinic patients, staff and colleagues at all times, and to obtain coverage from a colleague when unavailable due to illness or travel.

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 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.