Specialty Director, Pediatrician

Aunt Marthas Health And Wellness Inc; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FTCA malpractice coverage with no tail

Loan repayment program eligibility

Three weeks paid vacation to start

CME allowance

Paid CME days

Three paid summer days

Wellness Day annually

Eleven paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer</

Job summary

Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness is seeking a Specialty Director of Pediatrics to lead pediatric services across the organization. The role combines clinical leadership with standardization, quality improvement, and workforce development while maintaining an active pediatric practice.

You will partner with the Chief Medical Officer and regional leaders to develop protocols, oversee immunization programs, mentor staff, and advance health equity across Aunt Martha's locations.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois medical license in good standing.
• Board certification in Pediatrics.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience at Aunt Martha's or a comparable Federally Qualified Health Center.
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity and medically underserved communities.
• No active disciplinary actions or unresolved peer-review findings.
• Ability to dedicate 0.2 FTE to administrative leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to travel to Aunt Martha's health center locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update pediatric clinical protocols and standing orders across all locations.
• Lead pediatric quality-improvement initiatives and Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment compliance.
• Oversee immunization program standards and reporting.
• Partner with school-linked health program leadership.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain pediatric clinical staff.
• Support consistency in developmental screening programs, including ASQ and M-CHAT.
• Lead pediatric peer reviews and chart audits.
• Represent pediatric services in grant applications and community partnerships.
• Provide clinical expertise to pediatric training programs and clinical education partners.
• Monitor pediatric UDS quality measures and lead improvement efforts.
• Attend monthly Clinical Leadership Council meetings, contribute to clinical policy development, and report to the Chief Medical Officer.
• Maintain an active pediatric clinical practice while fulfilling administrative leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Clinical leadership

Data interpretation

EHR systems

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification in Pediatrics

Tools

UDS knowledge

Quality dashboards

Job description

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Specialty Director, Pediatrician

Regular Full-Time Olympia Fields, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2748

Salary Range: $190,000.00 To $210,000.00 Annually

Location: Chicago Heights, Illinois, with enterprise-wide oversight of Aunt Martha's locations providing pediatric services
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site
Base Salary:$190,000-$210,000 annually
Administrative Stipend:$30,000 annually

About Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness

Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness is committed to supporting the well-being of our communities by advancing equitable access to high-quality healthcare and wellness services. Guided by a culture of innovation, collaboration, and compassion, we create environments that empower our providers to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Position Summary

The Specialty Director of Pediatrics provides clinical leadership and direction for pediatric services across Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness. Based in Chicago Heights, this position is responsible for clinical standardization, quality improvement, workforce development, and program excellence throughout the pediatric service line.

The Specialty Director partners closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Regional Medical Directors, operational leadership, and pediatric clinical teams while maintaining an active pediatric practice. This position also serves as a voting member of the Clinical Leadership Council.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and update pediatric clinical protocols and standing orders across all locations.

Lead pediatric quality-improvement initiatives and Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment compliance.

Oversee immunization program standards and reporting.

Partner with school-linked health program leadership.

Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain pediatric clinical staff.

Support consistency in developmental screening programs, including ASQ and M-CHAT.

Lead pediatric peer reviews and chart audits.

Represent pediatric services in grant applications and community partnerships.

Provide clinical expertise to pediatric training programs and clinical education partners.

Monitor pediatric UDS quality measures and lead improvement efforts.

Attend monthly Clinical Leadership Council meetings, contribute to clinical policy development, and report to the Chief Medical Officer.

Maintain an active pediatric clinical practice while fulfilling administrative leadership responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

Active Illinois medical license in good standing.

Board certification in Pediatrics.

Minimum of two years of clinical experience at Aunt Martha's or a comparable Federally Qualified Health Center.

Demonstrated commitment to health equity and medically underserved communities.

No active disciplinary actions or unresolved peer-review findings.

Ability to dedicate 0.2 FTE to administrative leadership responsibilities.

Ability to travel to Aunt Martha's health center locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Pediatric subspecialty expertise or demonstrated specialty leadership experience.

Experience training, mentoring, and developing clinicians.

Participation in pediatric professional associations or specialty networks.

Experience working within a multisite community health or FQHC environment.

Skills and Competencies

Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

Ability to lead clinical standardization across multiple locations.

Ability to interpret pediatric quality data and translate findings into measurable improvements.

Knowledge of FQHC operations, HRSA compliance, UDS requirements, and pediatric regulatory standards.

Ability to balance administrative leadership responsibilities with an active clinical caseload.

Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical quality dashboards, or the ability to learn these systems quickly.

Compensation and Benefits

Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive provider benefits, including:

• Base salary of $190,000-$210,000 annually
• annual administrative stipend
• FTCA malpractice coverage with no tail obligation
• Loan repayment program eligibility
• Three weeks of paid vacation to start, increasing to four weeks after four years of employment
• $2,000 CME allowance and five paid CME days
• Three paid summer days
• One paid Wellness Day annually
• Eleven paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Critical illness, cancer, and accident coverage
• AD&D, supplemental life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributionEmployee Assistance Program
• Employee discount programs

Leadership Appointment

The Specialty Director appointment is for an initial two-year term and may be renewed by mutual agreement with the Chief Medical Officer based on annual performance review.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.