Pediatric Hospitalist - Physician

Carle; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a BE/BC Pediatric Hospitalist to join our team at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. The role blends pediatric hospitalist duties with Level II nursery coverage in a rural setting.

Flexible 7/7 or 14/14 schedules with 24-hour call; opportunity to impact newborn and pediatric care with access to subspecialty consults and transport services. PSLF eligibility and public-oriented mission highlighted.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/eligible pediatrician credential required or anticipated.
• Illinois medical licensure required or eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• Experience with newborn nursery and pediatric inpatient care preferred.
• Neonatal procedural skills preferred, including intubation and umbilical line placement.

Responsibilities

• Provide newborn nursery care and pediatric inpatient management.
• Consult and manage pediatric inpatients and newborn nursery cases.
• Collaborate with Family Medicine physicians to reduce shared pediatric and nursery call responsibilities.
• Support 24-hour call coverage during scheduled rotations.

Education

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics

Illinois medical licensure eligible

Job description

Overview

Carle Health is seeking a BE/BC Pediatric Hospitalist to join our expanding pediatric service line at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Opportunity Details

• Full-time Pediatric Hospitalist position providing a combination of Pediatric Hospitalist and Level II Nursery coverage
• Flexible schedule options including:
  • 7 days on / 7 days off, or
  • 14 days on / 14 days off
• 24-hour call coverage during scheduled rotation
• Opportunity to significantly impact pediatric and newborn care services in a rural community setting
• Responsible for newborn nursery care and pediatric inpatient consultation and management
• Procedural experience preferred, including:
  • Neonatal intubation
  • Umbilical venous and arterial line placement
• Supportive clinical environment with access to subspecialty consultation and transfer services
• Established practice at , a 25-bed Critical Access DNV-accredited facility serving more than 109,000 residents across eight southeastern Illinois counties
• Level II Nursery
• Work collaboratively with Family Medicine physicians while reducing shared pediatric and nursery call responsibilities
• 24-hour air and ground transport access to a Level I Trauma Center located within 45 minutes
• Access to X-Ray, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and Bone Densitometry services
• Not-for-profit organization with Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics
• Eligible for Illinois medical licensure
• Experience with newborn nursery and pediatric inpatient care preferred
• Neonatal procedural skills preferred, including intubation and umbilical line placement

About Our Community

Olney offers the best of rural living with a strong sense of community, low cost of living, and a welcoming environment for individuals and families. Located one hour from Evansville, Indiana and within three hours of Indianapolis and St. Louis, Olney provides convenient access to larger metro areas while maintaining a relaxed pace of life. The area features abundant outdoor recreation including fishing lakes, parks, an aquatic center, and an 18-hole golf course. Residents enjoy quality schools, friendly neighborhoods, and affordable housing—creating an ideal setting for both professional fulfillment and personal balance.

About Us

Find it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our more than 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include seven, award-winning hospitals across eight hospital campuses and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physicians Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center including Carle Eureka Hospital and associated Carle Health Medical Group clinics all hold Magnet with Distinction designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital all hold the exclusive Magnet designation. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $312,000. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits