MEDICAL DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES

Job PostingPosting Date: Jul 16, 2024, 9:58:43 PMClosing Date: OngoingFull-timeShift Start Time: 8:00 A.M.Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.Collective Bargaining Unit: NONEPosting Salary: COMPETITIVEOrganization: Health and Hospital SystemsApplicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: [email protected] 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 TitleMedical Director, Employee Health ServicesDepartmentEmployee Health ServicesThis position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.Job SummaryThe Medical Director of Employee Health Services directs the delivery of Occupational Medicine services for all Cook County Health (CCH) personnel at all CCH locations. Develops goals, objectives and policies that are consistent with CCH and the local affiliate's mission. Ensures that the mission and the vision of CCH are communicated to all Employee Health Services (EHS) staff members. Develops, guides, manages, implements, monitors and enforces the clinical, administrative, educational, research and personnel activities of CCH EHS. Ensures that EHS provides a level of services that is of the same quality comparable to national and local standards of care. Ensures active and ongoing participation in Quality and Safety activities of each facility and CCH.General Administrative ResponsibilitiesCollective BargainingReview applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposalsParticipate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetingsDisciplineDocument, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levelsWork closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining AgreementsInitiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreementsSupervisionDirect and effectuate CCH management policies and practicesAccess and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreementsManagementContribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and successDiscuss and develop CCH system policies and proceduresTypical DutiesThe Medical Director of Employee Health Services must be a full-time employee; the Medical Director must be an active clinician with no less than 20% of time dedicated to participation in clinical responsibilities.Incorporates the CCH mission and vision into the goals, initiatives and policies of the EHS service line.Participates in the strategic planning for all clinical services in EHS.Supervises and coordinates all clinical services in CCH provided by EHS.Plans the delivery of the health services provided by EHS from a system-wide perspective to address the clinical needs of the CCH EHS patient population.Develops clinical initiatives that address the health and health care needs of the personnel population served by CCH EHS.Equitably evaluates and distributes EHS staff and resources based on the clinical needs of the patients at each local affiliate.Ensures the appropriate and adequate EHS coverage of each local affiliate's patient population.Coordinates and collaborates with senior management at local affiliates to assure that patients who require services not available at specific sites can be directed appropriately to other affiliates in CCH.Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and with all other applicable accrediting and regulatory bodies.Collaborates with Life Safety Program staff and Human Resources staff as needed.Supervises and approves all research performed in EHS, assuring that all research is reviewed and approved by the CCH Institutional Review Board (IRB).Establishes, measures and tracks system-wide accountability and productivity standards and expectations for all providers in EHS.Reviews and approves credentials and clinical privileges for EHS professional staff in CCH.Develops, implements and manages continuous quality improvement activities of EHS and participates in hospital and CCH quality improvement activities and projects, including Provider Performance Evaluations.Ensures that professional performance and competence of all individuals in EHS are continuously surveyed and evaluated.Presents the EHS Quality Report to the CCH Quality and Safety Committee, annually or as requested.Develops, reviews, approves and justifies annual budget requests for CCH EHS.Collaborates with local clinical leadership and senior management for preparation of EHS budget.Monitors ongoing expenses and balances of EHS budget.Department Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesDiagnoses and treats occupational illnesses and injuries including acute care cases. Conducts medical evaluations and provides treatment within usual scope of EHS clinical care and treatment including triage, referral follow-up care, ongoing assessment and case management.Performs various occupational type medical evaluations including pre-employment, fitness for duty, return to work, work related and non-work-related disability evaluations, infection control, and excessive absence evaluations.Provides acute care and triage for non-occupational illness and injury cases.Conducts substance abuse testing. Functions as Certified Medical Review Officer for substance abuse testing program.Supervises preparation of case summaries for Workers' Compensation cases.Reviews medical information and responds to inquiries regarding Family Medical Leave Act medical eligibility.Refers employees to the Employee Assistance Program as needed.Assists in coordination of personnel immunization programs and provides designated immunizations.Assists in developing and executing medical surveillance programs in response to potential workplace hazard exposures. Performs workplace risk assessments.Provides general direction and supervision to clerical and nursing staff in preparing reports for Risk Management, OSHA Logs and other administrative and compliance reports.Participates in the implementation of EHS administrative practices including patient registration, electronic medical record concerns, retrieval of medical information/legal requests, epidemiological tracking and reporting of data, employee safety and security issues, and quality improvement activities.Participates in disciplinary and legal case reviews, as requested.Coordinates patient care and case reviews, as indicated and authorized, with personal health care providers and government compliance, i.e. local, state, and federal regulations.Reporting RelationshipReports to the Chief Medical OfficerMinimum QualificationsDoctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (D.O.) degree or foreign equivalentLicensed as a Physician and Surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employmentMust be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employmentBoard Certified in Occupational and Environmental MedicineFive (5) years of clinical experience as a physician with two (2) years of clinical experience in Occupational MedicineOne (1) year of supervisory/management experienceMust be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook CountyPreferred QualificationsTwo (2) or more years of experience working in Employee Health within a large, complex organizationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) CertificationMedical Review Officer (MRO) certificationKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other CharacteristicsExcellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groupsStrong supervisory and leadership skills necessary to oversee attending physiciansStrong interpersonal and empathy skillsDemonstrate analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skillsFlexibility and adaptability in performing work dutiesStrong project management skillsStrong emergency response skillsAbility to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environmentAbility to use and extract information from electronic record systems (including electronic medical record/EMR) and databases; ability to use applicable specialized software products to support the documentation and reporting functions of the Employee Health Services departmentPhysical and Environmental DemandsThis 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.VETERAN PREFERENCEWhen 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.Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application 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).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.COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. #J-18808-Ljbffr