Pediatric Critical Care Physician (Per Diem)

Edward Elmhurst Health; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 123,984 - 275,520; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in scheduling

Collaborative healthcare environment

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Naperville seeks a Pediatric Intensivist to manage a 16-bed pediatric critical care unit. The role offers a flexible schedule with on-call duties during nights and weekends. Candidates must have completed ACGME-accredited fellowships in Pediatric Critical Care and be board certified or eligible. The position emphasizes clinical excellence and collaboration with pediatric subspecialists. The salary structure includes $90/hour for home calls and $200/hour for on-site emergencies.

Qualifications

• Eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois.
• Board certified/Board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care.
• Preferred post-fellowship experience in pediatric critical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coverage for pediatric critical care unit.
• Participate in night and weekend on-call duties from home.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and pediatric subspecialists.

Skills

Clinical Excellence

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Flexibility and resilience

Education

Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency

Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship

Tools

BLS (Basic Life Support)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Job description

**Position Highlights:**## **About Our PICU Program**### Unit Specifications### Advanced Capabilities & Services* Advanced mechanical ventilation strategies* Comprehensive procedural services (intubation, central lines, chest tubes, etc.)* Pediatric sedation services* Critical care consultation to pediatric emergency department* Close collaboration with on-site pediatric subspecialistsNote: We do not currently offer ECMO or CRRT services.### ### Comprehensive Pediatric Subspecialty SupportEdward Hospital offers exceptional on-site pediatric subspecialty coverage, including:* Pediatric Surgery* Pediatric Gastroenterology* Pediatric Infectious Disease* Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery* Neonatology (in-house 24/7)* Pediatric Hospitalists (24/7 PICU-experienced coverage)* Additional pediatric subspecialists available### Integrated Pediatric Services## Staffing Model & Schedule### ### Program Transition & Growth OpportunityWe are transitioning from a contracted physician group to an Endeavor-employed model, with an employed Medical Director staffing the unit M-F daylight. We are looking to round out this staffing model with a team of dedicated pediatric intensivists to provide on-call service nights and weekends.### Schedule Structure* Clinical Schedule: To be determined collaboratively with the Medical Director and incoming team* On-Call Structure: Night and weekend call from home* Flexibility: Input into scheduling model and work-life balance priorities### Current Support### Experience* Preferred: Post-fellowship experience in pediatric critical care, also open to recent graduates of a qualified pediatric critical care fellowship program* Preferred: Experience in community PICU settings### Skills & Competencies* Clinical Excellence: Strong clinical skills in pediatric critical care medicine* Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with families, staff, and colleagues* Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment* Adaptability: Flexibility and resilience in a growing, evolving program* Commitment: Dedication to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement* Culture Builder: Ability to foster a positive, family-centered care environment**Qualifications:**Minimum Education Level* Required: Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency* Required: Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Critical Care FellowshipMinimum Licensure Requirements* Eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois.Minimum Certification Requirements* Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)* Required: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)* Required: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)* Board certification/Board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care.*Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit* *.**When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.**Please explore our website (**) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.**Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.**Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.****EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.**** Position: EHMG Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care* Location: 801 S. Washington St Naperville IL 60540* Per Diem on-call coverage* 24 hour, evening/overnight and weekend shifts available* This posting is intended to fill multiple Per Diem Intensivist positions* Salary range: $90/hour home call rate; converts to $200/hour rate for in-person rounding or emergencies that require an on-site presence* Bed Capacity: 16-bed combined Pediatric floor/critical care unit* Patient Population: Medical and general surgical pediatric patients (no post-operative cardiac surgery)* No Teaching Requirements: Pure clinical and administrative focus* Pediatric Emergency Department located down the hall, staffed by pediatric EM-trained physicians* 24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist coverage with PICU experience* In-house Neonatology team* State-of-the-art Simulation Lab with comprehensive pediatric content and scenarios* Member of the Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance* Pediatric Hospitalists: 24/7 in-house coverage with PICU experience* Neonatology: In-house 24/7* No APP Coverage: Direct physician-led care model**Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers** At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive.Your Career is our Endeavor.