Pediatric Urgent Care Physician

Medconnect; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) savings program

Athena EMR access

Credentialing in ~30 days

Job summary

Medconnect in the Chicagoland area seeks a Pediatric Urgent Care Physician to join its team in Wheaton and Oak Brook, Illinois. The role offers flexible full-time or part-time schedules with rapid credentialing and a multi-shift pattern including 6-, 8-, and 12-hour options.

The physician will care for a broad pediatric patient mix, supervise advanced practice providers, and contribute to a fast-paced outpatient environment with access to Athena EMR and a strong community focus.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required, with pediatric training.
• Board certification or eligibility through ABP/ABFM/ABIM/ABEM preferred.
• Illinois medical license and DEA registration required.
• PALS/CPR certification and EMR proficiency expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric urgent care for a varied case mix.
• Supervise and mentor advanced practice providers.
• Perform immunizations, exams, laceration repair and minor procedures as needed.

Skills

Pediatric urgent care experience

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Pediatric Urgent Care Physician

Flexible Full-Time or Part-Time | Up to $228K Total Compensation | Chicagoland, Illinois

A growing, community-focused pediatric urgent care practice is seeking an experienced Pediatric Urgent Care Physician to join its clinical team at locations in Wheaton and Oak Brook, Illinois.

This is a new position created through practice expansion and offers the flexibility to choose a full-time or part-time schedule. The role is ideal for a physician who enjoys treating a varied pediatric case mix, working in a fast-paced outpatient setting, and building strong relationships with children and their families.

The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Full-time or part-time employment options
• Base salary for full time (48 hours/week) is $250k annually plus 10k productivity bonus
• Flexible scheduling with 6-, 8-, and 12-hour shifts
• Collaborative, team-oriented practice environment
• Opportunity to mentor and supervise advanced practice providers
• Meaningful pediatric urgent care work
• Strong community relationships
• Health and dental insurance
• Access to a 401(k) savings program
• Athena EMR
• Credentialing completed in approximately 30 days

Clinical Practice

The practice provides in-person pediatric urgent care at locations in Wheaton and Oak Brook.

Patient Volume

• Approximately 2–4 patients per hour

Case Mix

The incoming physician will evaluate and treat a broad range of pediatric conditions, including:

• Everyday childhood illnesses
• Orthopedic injuries
• Pneumonia
• Asthma
• Urinary tract infections
• Dehydration
• Colic
• Gastroenteritis
• Cellulitis
• Abscesses
• Minor cuts and lacerations
• Laceration repair
• Immunizations
• Physical examinations
• IV management when clinically appropriate

Schedule

The practice is open 12 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Scheduling is flexible and may include:

• 6-hour shifts
• 8-hour shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• Evening coverage
• Weekend coverage as needed to meet patient-care requirements

Both full-time and part-time physicians are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• MD or DO degree
• More than 2 years of pediatric experience and/or training
• Board Certified or Board Eligible status through one of the following:
  • American Board of Pediatrics
  • American Board of Family Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine
• Current Illinois medical license
• Current DEA registration
• Illinois controlled-substance license
• Current CPR certification
• Current PALS certification
• Proficiency with electronic medical records

Athena EMR experience is preferred.

Preferred Background

The strongest candidates will have:

• Pediatric urgent care experience
• Board certification
• Comfort supervising advanced practice providers
• Experience with telemedicine or travel consultations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to compassionate, family-centered pediatric care

Hiring Process

The interview process includes:

1. Initial phone interview
2. Zoom interview
3. Final in-person interview

The anticipated decision timeline is approximately 2–4 weeks, with credentialing taking about 30 days.

Why Wheaton and Oak Brook?

Wheaton offers a family-friendly suburban lifestyle with excellent schools, parks, established neighborhoods, and convenient access to Chicago’s cultural and professional amenities.

Oak Brook provides another desirable Chicagoland setting with convenient transportation access, shopping, dining, and proximity to surrounding western suburbs.

The Opportunity

This position is an excellent fit for a physician who wants the clinical variety of urgent care while remaining focused on pediatric patients. With flexible full-time or part-time scheduling, compensation potential of approximately $228,000, a broad pediatric case mix, and the opportunity to mentor advanced practice providers, this role offers both professional fulfillment and scheduling flexibility within a growing community practice.