Medical Director, Neurology - Interventional

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting 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.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

The Medical Director, Neurology-Interventional (Medical Director) is responsible for all aspects of the Neuro Interventional Program operations. The Medical Director is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of the Neurointerventional Program throughout Cook County Health (CCH) and working towards building comprehensive stroke program at Stroger Hospital and forming clinical relationships with community hospitals in greater Chicago area, in collaboration with the Division and Department Chairs. The Medical Director actively participates in performance improvement activities which impact patient care and clinical outcomes by identifying opportunities for quality improvement; defines processes to improve efficiency and outcome measures; identifies resources, acquires equipment, and maintains inventory control; initiates strategies to improve procedural billing processes, develop and implement protocols to streamline care, and improve patient throughput.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline

• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
• Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties

• Provides Clinical and Administrative leadership of the Neurointerventional Program in CCH to ensure optimal clinical, educational, and sound business operations.
• Provides direct patient care and consultations for stroke and neuro endovascular patients in the inpatient and outpatient sites for CCH.
• Collaborates with Stroke providers to build stroke program, including stroke clinic and telestroke program, to provide the highest level of care to stroke patients at CCH.
• Participates in or lead structured quality improvement activities related to the hospital function, as assigned.
• Collaborates with the Stroke Coordinator to oversee quality improvement (QI) projects and disseminates pertinent information to respective departments.
• Maintains an active clinical load of at least 70%.
• Supervises all staff involved in Neurointerventional service.
• Performs and interprets Neurointerventional procedures.
• Responsible to ensure that the attending physician and advanced practice providers schedules are optimized for Neurointerventional patient volumes throughout CCH.
• Initiates strategies to improve procedural billing processes, develop and implement protocols to streamline care, and improve patient throughput.
• Works with management and other leadership to maximize efficiency and utilization of staff and Neurointerventional room resources.
• Works with Division Chair to maintain up-to-date clinical privilege profiles that accurately reflect the scope of services delivered by credentialed providers.
• Assists with performing Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations, as well as ad hoc training that might be necessary prior to introduction and use of new equipment, new procedures, or variations on existing equipment/procedures into the Neurointerventional service.
• Collaborates with Neurosciences leadership to identify resources, areas of potential growth, and determine equipment and inventory needs per budget cycle for programmatic growth,
• Ensures that all scopes, accessories, and instruments undergo appropriate disinfection based on the recommendations of Institutional Infection Control Committee's recommendations.
• Works with staff and leadership to develop protocols pertaining to Neurointerventional procedures.
• Collaborates with the Department of Anesthesiology in developing and implementing new protocols pertaining to Neurointerventional procedures. Leads efforts to eliminate unnecessary or duplicative testing/treatment to reduce cost of care by leading.
• Ensures that the Neurointerventional program meets all Local, State, Federal and Accreditation rules, regulations, and scope of practice standards.
• Actively participates in root cause analyses and reviews of serious safety events, near misses, and patient safety net reports.
• Serves as a role model in consistently providing effective and compassionate patient care; adhering to policies; and manifesting respectful and professional behavior, scholarly inquiry and commitment to self- and institutional improvement.
• Regularly attends and participates in divisional and departmental administrative meetings.
• Promotes a culture of safety by identifying and reports any safety concerns. Encourages reporting of and corrective actions for safety events and near misses.
• Markets the program throughout CCH, local communities, and nationally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree from an accredited medical college, university, or foreign equivalent
• Must be Licensed as a Physician in the State of Illinois by start of employment
• Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment
• Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in Neurology
• Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurointerventional
• Three (3) years of experience as an attending physician in the treatment of stroke and neurointerventional patients
• Two (2) years of experience in administering clinical, educational, and/or quality improvement programs in Stroke or Neurointerventional

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Working knowledge developing and implementing clinical research protocols and managing the regulatory requirements of these studies
• Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• 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 interpersonal and empathy skills
• Demonstrate clinical research skills and techniques for extracting and reporting information
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision in decision making
• Demonstrate the ability to teach, educate Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and research grant programs
• Ability to bring disparate groups, goals, and objectives together under one operating "umbrella"
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
• Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices
• 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

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.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance 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/

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.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with Cook County Health, 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.

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 muse be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belongings 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".

*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.

*CCH 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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.