ATTENDING PHYSICIAN X - MEDICINE (ONCOLOGY)

Job Description - ATTENDING PHYSICIAN X - MEDICINE (ONCOLOGY) (00139365)

Job Description

ATTENDING PHYSICIAN X - MEDICINE (ONCOLOGY)

Job Number:

00139365

Job Posting

: Aug 15, 2026, 3:32:50 AM

Closing Date

: Ongoing Full-time

Collective Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 73 Drs Council Local 20SEIU Doctors Council Posting Salary: $276,800 - $455,804

Organization

: Health and Hospital Systems

LOCATION: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Medicine (Oncology)

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.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Chair of the Division of Hematology and Oncology, the Attending Physician performs professional work in medical, educational and research activities. The Attending Physician is an expert in the care and treatment of patients with cancer and hematological conditions providing knowledgeable, compassionate, and holistic care to the patients they serve. Provides inpatient and outpatient and electronic consultative care in hematology and oncology. Participates in clinical trials to investigate new and better treatment strategies for patients with cancer. The Attending Physician will be credentialed in Internal and Hematology/Oncology Medicine at Stroger and Provident Hospitals of Cook County Health (CCH), providing inpatient care. Ambulatory services may include clinical work at ambulatory sites other than the central campus.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Provides inpatient, outpatient, and consultative care in oncology and/or hematology and supervising trainees throughout CCH.
• Sets standards and ensures the provision of consistent high-quality care to patients with hematology and oncology disorders by educating, assisting, and guiding primary care physicians
• Supervises and trains hematology/oncology subspecialty fellows. Supervises and trains rotating residents and medical students. Supervises and collaborates with hematology/oncology nurse clinicians
• Supervises Infusion Center chemotherapy nursing staff. Maintains accurate medical records. Maintains accurate and timely completion of billing encounter forms
• Participates in the division performance improvement program and departmental and hospital performance improvement activities
• Attends meetings and participates on committees as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university is required (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)
• Licensed as a Physician and Surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment is required
• Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment is required
• Board certification by American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in a Hematology or Oncology subspecialty or Board eligibility in a pathway leading to certification in Hematology or Oncology specialty board within two (2) years of starting employment is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with participation in NCI sponsored clinical trials is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Excellent clinical and technical skills necessary to evaluate and mentor fellows and residents.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to communicate with a diverse student and patient population, educational administrators, and all levels of personnel within a highly complex health care system.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work collaboratively with all levels of health care staff and education practitioners.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work and make sound judgments in a stressful and fast paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment.
• Ability to adhere to System, hospital, and department policies and standards.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
• Ability to train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction).
• Ability to follow hospital protocol when exposed to noise, chemicals, disease, blood borne pathogens, patient violence, and procedural injuries.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills.
• Demonstrate infection control practices.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow department specific engineering, work practice controls, and work area safety precautions
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision in decision making.
• Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County.

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.

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 an 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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

• Degrees awarded outside 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 HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER