Attending Physician Xi - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Position: ATTENDING PHYSICIAN XI - MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE
Description location: john h. Stroger, jr. Hospital department: maternal fetal medicine applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ cv to the following email address: mdrecruitwhen 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 xi maternal fetal medicine (mfm) is responsible for the assisting with the day-to-day operations of department/division's activities, under direction of the department chair.  

The mfm attending helps to ensure that the division provides a level of services that are of the highest quality and are comparable to national and local standards of care and help provide active, ongoing participation in the quality and safety activities.typical duties provides direct patient care in the cook county health (cch) clinics, hospitals, and perinatal center.identifies, prioritizes, and implements patient-safety improvement opportunities.

Monitors and sustains planned patient-safety improvements and maintains accreditation readiness. Exercises due care and diligence to facilitate the delivery of a high-quality care on a constant basis.oversees activities related to resident and medical student’s activity on the maternal fetal medicine service, including development of schedules, and completion of evaluations, as directed.performs only such procedures and/or treat only such conditions as were approved at the time of appointment/reappointment.complies

with departmental and institutional policies and accepts academic, clinical, and administrative assignments as per hospital bylaws.participates in quality assurance/process improvement activities, didactics, and clinical case conference.evaluates residents and students assigned to all obstetrical and gynecological rotations and participates in the organization and development of relevant teaching activities, as assigned.participates in patient care duties which may include a complete range of clinical responsibilities related to the department.ambulatory

clinic sessions teaching session participates in coverage of antepartum services, labor and delivery, obstetrical ultrasound, prenatal procedures, perinatal consultation responsible for call as assigned.performs other duties as assigned by the department chair.qualifications minimum qualifications doctor of medicine (md) or doctor of osteopathy medicine (do) from an accredited college or university is required licensed as a physician in the state of illinois or must obtain license prior to starting employment is required valid illinois controlled substance license or must obtain license prior to starting employment is required valid licensure with the federal drug enforcement administration or must obtain license prior to starting employment is required successful completion of an acgme accredited or equivalent residency program in obstetrics and gynecology is required board certification in obstetrics and gynecology or board eligible in obstetrics and gynecology or must obtain board certification within two (2) years of starting this employment is required successful completion of an acgme approved maternal fetal medicine (mfm) fellowship or anticipated successful completion of mfm fellowship before starting this employment is required board certification in maternal fetal medicine or must obtain board certification within two (2) years of starting this employment is required knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics knowledge and clinical competency in core skills in obstetrics and gynecology knowledge and advanced clinical skills with requisite certification in perinatal ultrasound.knowledge

and skills in prenatal diagnostic procedures knowledge and proficiency in the latest computer technology as well as the skill set for electronic medical records 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 excellent program development, management, and leadership skills strong customer service and empathy skills demonstrate good phone and email…