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• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical college or university
• Must be licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain Illinois physician licensure before starting employment
• Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or eligibility to obtain license prior to starting employment
• Board Certified Neurologist
• Board Certified in Vascular Neurology
• Two (2) years of experience as a Stroke attending physician
• At least one (1) year of work experience in administering clinical, educational, quality assurance or research programs related to stroke care

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Stroke diagnoses and therapeutics
• Knowledge of QI guidelines and/or requirements
• 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 leadership skills and ability to lead and interdisciplinary group to drive change within an organization
• Strong customer service and empathy skills
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy and precision
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
• 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

• VETERAN PREFERENCE

  PLEASE READ

  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.

  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 HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER