Attending Physician

About the role

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research, and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.

Job Duties

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and children to check and record their physical and mental development.
• Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms.
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history.
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration.
• Diagnosis, treatment, and screening of mental health illness in pediatric population.
• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities.
• Consult with fellow pediatric partners and nurses on best practices.
• Examine and treat injuries; refer to physicians of other specialties when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.).
• Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise, and disease preventive measures. Emphasis on early detection and prevention.
• Maintain updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.).
• Advocate for patients, families, and fellow staff members.
• Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine with specialization in pediatrics.
• Valid licenses for State of Illinois.
• Board certification or board eligibility required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Passion for pediatric care.

Pay

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $1,000,000.00
Salary: At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability.
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave.
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match.
• Voluntary benefits such as supplemental life, AD&D, and disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Tuition assistance, student loan servicing and support, adoption benefits, backup childcare and eldercare, employee assistance program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities and discount purchasing program.

Benefits Statement

For full-time and part-time employees who work 20 or more hours per week, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability.
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave.
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match.
• Voluntary benefits such as supplemental life, AD&D, and disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Tuition assistance, student loan servicing and support, adoption benefits, backup childcare and eldercare, employee assistance program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities and discount purchasing program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.