Pediatric Hospitalist

LRSolutions, LLC; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Competitive retirement plan

License fees covered

Job summary

LRSolutions, LLC seeks a Pediatric Hospitalist to join its inpatient pediatric service in Mattoon, Illinois. The role features a ~5-on / 10-off block schedule with flexible inpatient and call rotation, delivering high-quality care in a supportive community setting.

Responsibilities include managing pediatric inpatients, newborn rounding, and neonatology support for Level II care, with opportunities to lead high-risk deliveries and consultations. January 2027 start date anticipated.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• ACGME-accredited Pediatrics residency completed.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
• Active Illinois medical license or eligibility.
• NRP, DEA, CSR and PALS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient medical management for pediatric admissions.
• Round on well newborns and support Level II neonatology services.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and perform neonatal resuscitations.
• Provide pediatric consultations for ED and surgical services.
• Stabilize ill patients and coordinate transfers as needed.
• Daily rounds, handle admissions/discharges, and ensure handoffs.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Pediatrics

Neonatology comfort

Inpatient care

Education

MD/DO from US medical school

ACGME Pediatrics residency

Tools

NRP

PALS

DEA registration

Job description

Pediatric Hospitalist

Location: Mattoon, Illinois

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Inpatient

Schedule: ~5-On / 10-Off Block Schedule | Flexible Inpatient & Call Rotation

An established, physician-led healthcare organization in Central Illinois is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to join its dedicated inpatient pediatric service line in Mattoon, Illinois.

This position features an exceptional lifestyle schedule (~5-on / 10-off block model) and delivers high-quality inpatient pediatric care within a supportive community setting. You will provide comprehensive clinical coverage for pediatric inpatients, round on well newborns, and support neonatology services for Level II nursery care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct inpatient medical management for pediatric admissions, nursery care, and Level II neonatology patients
• Conduct routine newborn examinations and manage specialized care for infants requiring neonatology support
• Attend high-risk deliveries and perform neonatal resuscitations as required by hospital and clinical protocols
• Provide pediatric consultations for the Emergency Department and surgical service lines
• Stabilize acute or critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients, coordinating transfers to tertiary pediatric medical centers when appropriate
• Perform daily inpatient rounds, manage admissions and discharges, and ensure clear handoffs to outpatient primary care pediatricians
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation and participate in clinical quality and safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited US medical school or international equivalent (MD or DO)
• Successfully completed an ACGME-accredited Pediatrics residency; Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• Active, unrestricted Illinois medical license (or eligible for state licensure prior to start)
• Mandatory Certifications: Active Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required; active DEA registration, Illinois Controlled Substance License (CSR), and PALS
• Strong clinical comfort level with neonatology, Level II nursery protocols, and attending high-risk deliveries
• Available for a January 2027 start date

Benefits

• $100,000 sign-on bonus that is completely forgiven over four (4) years of service
• Competitive, standard long-term retention bonus structures
• $6,000 annual CME allowance, dedicated CME days for continuous professional development, and 100% coverage for professional state license fees and renewals
• Up to $15,000 in dedicated relocation assistance
• Fully paid medical malpractice insurance coverage, including complete tail coverage at no cost to you
• High-end health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance policies
• Extremely competitive retirement plan with robust employer-funded contributions

Note on Compensation: The listed compensation range is tentative and represents the initial base benchmark. The final determined amount will be based on candidate qualifications, clinical experience, board certifications, and overall alignment with the department's models.