Attending Physician

3M HEALTHCARE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO, holidays and parental leave

403(b) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lurie Children’s Hospital is seeking a pediatrician to provide comprehensive care for newborns and children, including diagnostics, treatment, and preventive guidance. The role requires an MD or DO with pediatric specialization, valid Illinois license, and board eligibility or certification.

You will collaborate with pediatric teams to ensure high-quality care and family-centered services. The position offers a competitive salary with a broad benefits package and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• MD/DO with specialization in pediatrics.
• Board certification or board eligibility required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular examinations on newborns and children to monitor development.
• Examine sick children and gather information about symptoms.
• Diagnose, treat, and screen for pediatric conditions and mental health issues.
• Prescribe medications and interpret lab tests as needed.
• Consult with pediatric colleagues and nurses on best practices.
• Advise parents on diet, exercise, and disease prevention.

Skills

Communication skills

Pediatrics passion

Patient advocacy

Education

MD/DO with pediatric specialization

MD/DO: Medicine (Required)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and children to check and record their physical and mental development.
• Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms.
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history.
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration.
• Diagnose, treat, and screen for mental health illness in the pediatric population.
• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities.
• Consult with fellow pediatric partners and nurses on best practices.
• Examine and treat injuries; refer to physicians of other specialties when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists, etc.).
• Advise parents on children's diet, exercise and disease preventive measures. Emphasis on early detection and prevention.
• Maintain updated records of patients' illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries, etc.).
• Advocate for patients, families, and fellow staff members.
• Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine with specialization in pediatrics.
• Valid licenses for State of Illinois.
• Board certification or board eligibility required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Passion for pediatric care.

Education

MD/DO: Medicine (Required)

Salary

Pay range: $100,000.00 - $1,000,000.00.

In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program

EEO Statement

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.