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. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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.

Requirements

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

$100,000.00 - $1,000,000.00

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
• 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
• Discount purchasing program