MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• * Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree from an accredited medical college, university, or foreign equivalent
• * Valid License as a Physician in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
• * Must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Endocrinology or the ability to obtain prior to starting employment
• * Valid Illinois Controlled Substance License or the ability the to obtain License prior to starting employment
• * Valid licensure with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or eligible to obtain Federal DEA licensure two (2) weeks prior to starting employment
• * At least five (5) years of clinical Endocrinology experience with one (1) year of management and leadership experience in programs related to endocrinology and diabetes

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• * Knowledge of the principles and methods of training medical staff to ensure standard of care
• * Stays abreast of initiatives and clinical policies of Cook County Health (CCH)
• * Knowledge of the principles and practices of medical research
• * 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
• * Strong customer service and empathy skills
• * Demonstrate infection control practices
• * Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolutions skills
• * Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and precision
• * Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices incorporating the use of electronic health record (EHR)
• * Ability to work and make sound judgments in a stressful and fast paced environment
• * 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 train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks
• * Ability to perform accurate and reliable mathematical calculations
• * Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
• * Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature and follow hospital protocol
• * Ability to meet department and divisional productivity thresholds
• * Ability to meet appropriate confidentiality standards for protected health information (PHI)
• * Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
• * Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County

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 or Dental 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 HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER