Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist

Ascension Healthcare; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist to join their esteemed team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality inpatient care in a supportive environment. You will be working with a diverse team, ensuring that every child receives the best possible medical attention. With a focus on compassionate, personalized care, this position allows you to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying a flexible PRN schedule. If you are passionate about pediatric healthcare and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Hospitalist required.
• Advanced Life Support credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical skills.
• Participate in academic programs and improve quality of care.

Skills

Medical Diagnostic Skills

Patient Treatment Skills

Cost Effectiveness Improvement

Documentation Skills

Consultation Skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Tools

Cerner EMR System

Job description

Details

+ Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist

+ Schedule: PRN, nice mix of days and nights

+ Practice Detail: Join a very experienced and well-respected Pediatric Hospitalist Team of Physicians and Nurse Practitioners

+ EMR System: Cerner

+ Facility: Ascension St. Alexius Women and Children's Hospital

+ Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

+ Salary: $113.15 - $126.79 per hour

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Ascension Illinois is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Hospitalist for our Pediatric Hospitalist Department.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Illinois to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

+ PRN

+ 100% Inpatient

+ High acuity

+ Busy Pediatric Hospitalist Service

+ Nice mix of 10 hr and 24 hr in-house shifts

+ See patients on General Pediatric Floor and Pediatric Nursery

+ Some PICU coverage

+ Occasional delivery room coverage and ER consultations as needed

+ 24 Pediatric beds

+ 8 PICU beds

+ 30 Pediatric Nursery beds

+ Level III NICU and PICU

+ Excellent support staff

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
2. Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
3. Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
4. Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
5. Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
6. Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

+ Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.

+ Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Education:

+ Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.