Physician - General Surgery

Reporting to Vice President Physician Operations or designee, provides comprehensive physician services to assess, diagnose, plan and treat a wide range of patients with health issues/illness or injury within NCH facilities or NCH Medical Group locations. Collaborates with inter-disciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive clinical coordination of patient care resulting in integrated health care that is timely, high quality, customer focused and utilizes resources effectively to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

1. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine with current license to practice medicine in the state of Illinois

2. Board certified or eligible in Podiatry

3. Active DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License

4. Current CPR certification or specialty specific advanced life support (ACLS, ATLS, PALS) certification obtained through American Heart Association.

5. The interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families, medical personnel, and other members of the health care team in a compassionate and customer oriented manner.

6. Current knowledge of evidence-based standards of medical care for specialty area.

7. The ability to perform effectively and efficiently under the pressure of stressful emergency situations.

8. Ability to prioritize patient care to support efficient patient flow in in NCH facilities or NCH Medical Group offices.

9. Ability to work a flexible schedule and to assist in covering vacancies when necessary