Chair Division Of Hematology %Oncology

Job Description

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit. 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.

The Chair of the Division of Hematology and Oncology (Division Chair) is responsible for the strategic development and the day‑to‑day operations of the division across Cook County Health (CCH). Working with system leadership, the Division Chair develops a strategic vision for the Division’s faculty and staff, implements programs and other initiatives that align with the mission and goals of CCH, and guides the transformation of the division within the evolving healthcare environment.

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings.
• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels, working closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Supervises credentialed providers and other division staff members.
• Provides leadership oversight and guidance to and ensures the quality of patient care delivered by the Division’s clinical staff with privileges; promptly responds to patient complaints and concerns.
• Ensures the timely completion of ongoing and focused professional evaluations for all credentialed providers.
• Assumes responsibility for compliance of the division with regard to quality assurance, risk management, academic, and clinical responsibilities.
• Collaborates with administrative, nursing and any other clinical disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
• Educates, supervises, and evaluates residents and/or fellows assigned to all Hematology/Oncology services and participates in the organization and development of relevant teaching activities, as assigned.
• Participates in the education, evaluation, and supervision of medical students from affiliate medical schools and universities as assigned.
• Responsible for evaluating and managing the educational (including medical students, residents and/or fellows and continuing education) activities of the department.
• Formulates and manages the capital and operating budget expenditure process of the division.
• Participates in other administrative responsibilities at departmental or institutional level as assigned by the Department Chair.
• Conducts regular division staff meetings.
• Assists the Department Chair with the development and implementation of strategic staffing, patient care and operational initiatives.
• Provides direct patient care as an attending physician to inpatients and outpatients.
• Participates in core academic, clinical, and administrative activities and maintains skills based on measurable local and national standards.
• Complies with departmental and institutional policies and accepts academic, clinical, and administrative assignments per hospital bylaws and external regulatory bodies.
• Participates…