Attending Surgeon

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare provider seeks an Attending Surgeon to deliver high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate in Medicine, board certification, and a passion for pediatric surgery. This role encompasses examinations, diagnosis, prescribing treatments, and performing surgeries. Join a team committed to excellence in pediatric health.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Valid licenses for State of Illinois required.
• Specialization in surgical discipline necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough examinations on newborns and children.
• Order diagnostic tests and surgeries as necessary.
• Maintain updated patient records.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Passion for pediatric care

Education

Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine

Board certification or board eligibility

Job description

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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. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Job Description

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

Job Duties

• 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.
• Order diagnostic tests and exams.
• 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.
• Perform surgical procedures to correct deformities, congenital problems, injury and illness.
• 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.
  
  

Education

MD/DO: Medicine (Required)

Pay Range

$100,000.00-$1,000,000.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. 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. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

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

Various Voluntary Benefits

• 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
  
  

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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