Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist

Details

• Specialty : Pediatric Hospitalist
• Schedule : Nice blend of day and night shifts
• Practice Detail : Join a very experienced and well-respected Pediatric Hospitalist Team
• EMR System : Cerner
• Facility : Ascension Alexian Brothers Women and Children's Hospital
• Location : Hoffman Estates, IL
• Visa Eligibility : No

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

Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.

Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

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 :

• 100% Inpatient
• 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 :

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• 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.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

About Ascension Illinois

Ascension Illinois is an award-winning health system committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care to communities we are privileged to serve in Chicago and the surrounding region.

Our physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians care for patients in the city of Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area from the northwest suburbs down to Kankakee and dozens of communities in between.

We are one of the largest health systems in Illinois, with 14 hospitals and more than 150 clinical sites of care.

About Chicago Suburbs

• Beautiful suburban locations, convenient access to downtown Chicago.
• Quick travel to O'Hare International Airport.
• Excellent schools, parks, recreation, walking / running / biking trails, shopping, restaurants and theaters.

About Ascension Medical Group

When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.

With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States.

Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

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) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

Additional Preferences