LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital - ADULT CARDIOLOGY
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, Multimodality Imaging Cardiologist specializes in advanced cardiac imaging applications of structural interventional echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac computed tomography (CT), and/or cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) throughout Cook County Health (CCH) under the direction of the Chair of the Division of Adult Cardiology Clinical. The position will perform and interpret regular and advanced cardiac imaging as well as other non-invasive cardiology studies and participates in clinic, consultation, inpatient, and cardiac intensive care services across CCH as well as training of students, residents, and fellows.
Typical Duties
- Provides specialized direct care and consultative cardiology services for patients in the inpatient and outpatient sites of CCH.
- Provides specialized acute and chronic cardiac care aimed at improving patient outcomes.
- Performs and interprets essential non-invasive diagnostic studies including, but not limited to, transthoracic echocardiography, diagnostic and interventional transesophageal echocardiography, stress testing (with and without imaging), tilt-table testing, ECGs, Holter and long-term monitoring.
- Performs, interprets, and maintains privileges in a minimum of 3 of the following credentialed advanced cardiac imaging modalities: advanced structural and interventional echocardiography (including 4D, intracardiac echocardiography) in the operating room and cardiac cath lab, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT, and/or cardiac MRI.
- Performs multimodality imaging studies on a routine basis alongside other assignments.
- Participates in the training and education of the technical and nursing personnel in cardiac imaging.
- Provides call support for the Division of Cardiology.
- Performs assigned administrative duties.
- Participates in or supports the Division of Cardiology research activities.
- Participates in divisional, departmental, and institutional taskforces and committees.
- Participates in the development and execution of curricula for cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students.
- Collaborates with the Department of Radiology in developing and implementing new workflows and imaging protocols pertaining to advanced cardiac imaging.
- Maintains board certification status in cardiovascular medicine and relevant cardiac imaging boards.
- Performs quality improvement initiatives in cardiac imaging across CCH.
- Participates in cardiac imaging laboratories accreditation processes.
- Performs emergency assignments and other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school or university or foreign equivalent.
- Must be licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or obtain Illinois physician licensure prior to starting employment.
- Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment.
- Successful completion of a three (3) year Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship in a training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
- Board Certified or Board Eligible by American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Cardiovascular Medicine subspecialty prior to starting employment or must attain Board Certification status within two (2) years of starting this employment.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in a minimum of three (3) of the following Cardiac Imaging Boards: National Board of Echocardiography (NBE), Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC), Certification Board of Cardiac Computed Tomography (CBCCT), and/or Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR) or obtain Board Certification in a minimum of three (3) of the aforementioned credentialed advanced cardiac imaging modalities within two (2) years after starting employment.
- Achieved COCATS Level III training in a minimum of 3 out of 4 credentialed cardiac imaging modalities completing AND one (1) year or more of advanced cardiac imaging fellowship training program beyond cardiovascular medicine fellowship training.
OR
Achieved COCATS Level II training in a minimum of 3 out of 4 credentialed cardiac imaging modalities AND a minimum of two (2) years of independent practice experience in these modalities.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of and skilled in the practice of inpatient and outpatient Cardiovascular Medicine and various non-invasive cardiology studies.
- Knowledge of and skilled in the acquisition, supervision, and interpretation 3 out of 4 Advanced Multimodality Cardiac Imaging Studies that require special privileges at CCH: advanced structural and interventional echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI.
- 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.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow divisional, departmental, and institutional work and personnel rules.
- Demonstrates attention to details and precision in decision making.
- Ability to provide quality care to patients.
- Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices.
- Ability to adhere to the appropriate use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
- Demonstrates impeccable ethical, professional, and collegial conduct.
- Ability to follow hospital protocols when exposed to noise, chemicals, disease, blood borne pathogens, patient violence and procedural injuries.
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to meet appropriate confidentiality standards for Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Ability to provide appropriate patient care while maintaining fiduciary responsibility to patients.
- Ability to demonstrate service to public health and underserved populations.
- Must be able to travel to work sites throughout CCH.
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 an 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.
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