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Posted: 10-Sep-25
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 00137764
CHAIR OF THE DIVISION OF CORRECTIONAL HEALTH
Job Number: 00137764
Job Posting: Sep 10, 2025, 10:49:19 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Shift Start Time: 8:00 A.M.
Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit: NONE
Posting Salary: MIN $287,259 MAX $354,482
Organization: Health and Hospital Systems
Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@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.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
Job Summary
The Chair of the Division of Correctional Health will provide administrative and clinical support to the Department Chair’s duties and responsibilities as clinical leader of Cermak Health Services (CHS). Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Division of Correctional Health Chair will supervise physicians and physician assistants in addition to providing direct patient care services. The Division of Correctional Health Chair will coordinate quality improvement activities in the Med-Surgery Department. The Division of Correctional Health Chair will provide administrative coverage when the Chair is not available.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
- Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
- Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
- Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
- Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
- Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
- Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
- Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH systemic development and success
- Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures
- Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary: hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Typical Duties
- Assists the Chair in oversight of clinical services provided by Cermak Health Services (CHS).
- Works a minimum of 2080 hours per year, with a minimum of 80% clinical activity time unless an alternate arrangement has been approved by the Chair of the Department of Correctional Health
- Participates in strategic planning for all clinical and support services of CHS.
- Assists the Chair in implementing clinical initiatives that address the healthcare needs of the patient population served by CHS.
- Coordinates the data collection of core measures, their monthly reportage to departmental and hospital wide committees, and dissemination of feedback to the department
- Chairs, co-chairs, and participates in CHS, Cook County Health & Hospitals System, (CCH), Department, or Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC) committees as directed by Chair.
- Represents the Chair at CHS, Stroger, CCH, CCDOC and other meetings as directed by Chair.
- In collaboration with the Chair, provides strategic direction for the continued development of clinical information systems.
- Plans, develops and implements departmental policies on programs of instruction and research as they relate to administrative operations.
- Oversees the development and implementation of proactive patient safety measures such as patient safety rounds, and multidisciplinary walk rounds
- Minimizes practice variance through regular multidisciplinary development and review of patient care protocols and process design focused on providing care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient centered.
- in collaboration with the Chair and Department Heads, establishes projections for patient care activity and expense, partnering for development of proposals for new administrative services or programs to support clinical operations.
- Collaborates on the responses to Patient Grievances and notifies the Chair and Department Heads of grievances requiring corrective action plans.
- Participates in the daily CHS/CCDOC huddle reviewing daily incident reports and communicates with CHS departments and CCDOC about any required actions.
- Assists the Chair in the coordination of care for patients with extraordinary medical conditions or needs that may require communication with CCDOC and the judicial system for compassionate considerations.
- In collaboration with the Chair and the Associate Chair for Clinical Operations, establishes strategic plan for clinical and support services, capital equipment acquisitions, facilities renovations, space allocations and the development of capital fund requests as they relate to the clinical mission.
- In collaboration with the Chair, assures compliance with accreditation, regulatory and licensing standards.
- Under the direction of the Chair, participates in arrangement of clinical services, program planning and policy development with other entities in the CCH.
- Participates in evening and weekend clinical supervisory on-call schedule addressing issues that impact on health care delivery to the CHS patient population. Returns to the CCDOC campus as needed to address health delivery issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Chair.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university
- Must be Licensed as a Physician in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment
- Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment Board Certification in respective medical specialty
- Completion of an accredited residency program in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Three (3) years of experience working as a clinical provider in a complex organizational culture and reporting structure
- Three (3) years of management and leadership experience in a complex healthcare environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Board Certification in respective medical specialty, preferably in an adult primary care discipline
- One (1) year of experience with implementing operational improvements in a healthcare setting
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of quality assurance principles and guidelines
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel
- 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 interpersonal and empathy skills
- Demonstrate clinical research skills and techniques for extracting and reporting information
- Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
- Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision in decision making
- Demonstrate the ability to teach, educate (ACGME) and research grant programs
- Demonstrate the ability to prepare annual reports, conduct budgetary planning and management of personnel
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
- 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
- Ability to train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks
- Ability to perform accurate and reliable mathematical and budget estimates
- Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
- Demonstrate superb hand washing and sanitizing practices
- Demonstrate the ability to follow department specific engineering, work practice controls and work area safety precautions
- Must follow CCH protocol when exposed to noise, chemicals, disease, blood borne pathogens, patient violence and procedural injuries
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.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance 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/
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.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When 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
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.
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
“Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada muse be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belongings 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”.
*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.
*CCH 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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.