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Internal Number: 00136330
LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL - PATHOLOGY
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.
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Job Summary
Under the administrative direction of the Chair of the Department of Pathology, assumes professional, scientific, consultative, administrative and educational responsibilities as needed in sections for the Division of Anatomic Pathology.
Typical Duties
- The Attending Physician VIII (Pathologist) is expected to participate actively in the delivery of quality patient care and service by each section in the Division of Anatomic Pathology.
- In the Section of Autopsy Pathology
- As needed, performs the postmortem examination on all assigned cares. Works alone or teaches and supervises the resident(s)/fellow(s) or other assigned health professionals including students on dissection, gross description, documentation, selection, of sections, microscopic examination and clinical pathologic correlation of the autopsy findings.
- Responsible for issuing timely provisional and final anatomic diagnosis of assigned cases.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Section Director of Autopsy Pathology and the Chair of the Division of Anatomic Pathology.
- In the Section of Surgical Pathology
- As needed, performs the gross examination, dissection, documentation and photography and sampling for microscopic examination in all assigned cases.
- Performs the microscopic examination and edits the gross and microscopic findings on all assigned cases.
- Provides intraoperative consultations with or without frozen sections on all assigned cases.
- Responsible for the timely completion and reporting of intraoperative consultations.
- Responsible for the timely completion and reporting of all assigned surgical pathology cases.
- Expected to work independently; however, completion of a case may involve and require working with, teaching, and supervising pathologist extenders, residents, fellows, other health professionals, and students
- Completes all Histology and Surgical Pathology forms that are required for the sections Quality Control/Quality Assurance activities.
- Follows the policies and procedures in the Sections of Autopsy and Surgical Pathology, Division of Anatomic Pathology and Department of Pathology.
- Participates in service coverage rotation schedule in Surgical Pathology. On assigned call days, will be responsible for the final disposition of all surgical pathology specimens that are accessioned to the attending pathologist and accessioned specimens, including the performance of intraoperative consultations (with or without frozen sections) up to 4pm. Signs out all the cases accessioned to the attending pathologist on the day on call. Covers as scheduled (one week at a time) night (4:00pm to 7:00am next day), weekend (24 hours) and holiday (24 hours) calls.
- Supervises and teaches pathologist extenders, residents and fellows in Surgical Pathology, and other health professionals and students rotating in Surgical Pathology. Covers autopsy service as needed.
- Shares responsibilities for the maintenance of all educational programs and postgraduate medical education involving Autopsy and Surgical Pathology.
- Supports and participates in scholarly activities and clinical research in the Division of Anatomic Pathology and Department of Pathology.
- Performs as assigned duties in the Division of Anatomic Pathology according to the nationally accepted standards in the field of Anatomic Pathology.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Section Director of Surgical Pathology or the Chair of the Division of Anatomic Pathology.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical college or university or foreign equivalent
- Valid License as a Physician in the State of Illinois
- Completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Anatomic Pathology, or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and must Board Certified within one (1) year of starting employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Surgical Pathology Fellowship with subspecialty training, expertise or interest, especially in breast pathology, dermatopathology, soft tissue and bone pathology, informatics, histology laboratory expertise
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills which includes meticulous and legible medical documentation necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong diagnostic skills in the fields of Autopsy and Surgical Pathology.
- Strong personal and communication skills, and a firm commitment to providing excellent patient care.
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
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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.
COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER