Attending Physician

60 LCMG INC Lurie Childrens Medical Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Tuition assistance, student loan servicing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

60 LCMG INC Lurie Childrens Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a qualified pediatrician to provide comprehensive care for children. Responsibilities include conducting examinations, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing treatments to enhance children's health.

The ideal candidate will hold a Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine specialized in pediatrics, have valid Illinois licenses, and a passion for pediatric care. A comprehensive rewards package will be included.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and children.
• Examine sick children to determine their condition.
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge.
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions.
• Diagnose, treat, and screen for mental health illnesses.
• Consult with fellow pediatric partners and nurses.
• Advise parents on children’s diet and exercise.
• Maintain updated records of patients’ illnesses.
• Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics.
• Advocate for patients, families, and fellow staff members.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Passion for pediatric care

Education

Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine with specialization in pediatrics

Valid licenses for the State of Illinois

Board certification or board eligibility

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family‑friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140‑year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.

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 illnesses in the pediatric population.
• Prescribe and interpret appropriate laboratory 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).
• Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures, emphasizing 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 the State of Illinois.
• Board certification or board eligibility required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Passion for pediatric care.

Salary – $100,000.00–$1,000,000.00. Lurie Children’s offers a base salary aligned with market rates and internal equity, with a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials, leadership incentives, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer‑paid group term life and disability coverage
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account and 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 coverage
• 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 and discount purchasing program

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.