Pediatric Hospitalist

Calqulate; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Health insurance package

Retirement plan

License fees covered

Disability coverage

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Mattoon, Illinois seeks a Pediatric Hospitalist to join the inpatient pediatric service. The role features a ~5-on / 10-off block schedule, providing comprehensive inpatient pediatric care in a supportive community setting.

Responsibilities include managing pediatric inpatients, newborns, and neonatology support for Level II nursery care, with opportunities to attend high-risk deliveries and coordinate transfers.

Qualifications

• Must be MD or DO and US medical school graduate.
• Completed ACGME Pediatrics residency; Board Certified or Eligible in General Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
• Active Illinois medical license or eligible before start date.
• NRP, DEA, CSR and PALS certifications required.
• Comfort with neonatology and Level II nursery protocols; attend high-risk deliveries.
• Available for a January 2027 start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient medical management for pediatric admissions, nursery care, and Level II neonatology patients.
• Conduct routine newborn examinations and manage neonatology-supported care.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and perform neonatal resuscitations as required.
• Provide pediatric consultations for the Emergency Department and surgical service lines.
• Stabilize acutely ill pediatric and neonatal patients and coordinate transfers to tertiary centers.
• Perform daily inpatient rounds, manage admissions and discharges, and ensure clear handoffs.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and participate in quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Neonatal care

Inpatient pediatric care

High-risk deliveries

Electronic health records

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME Pediatrics residency

Board Certified/Eligible in General Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Illinois medical license

NRP certification

DEA registration

CSR license

PALS certification

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.