Attending Physician - Wellness & Weight Management Health System Clinician

About the role

The individual’s clinical responsibilities include outpatient care for children and adolescents (ages 2 to 19) with obesity and related cardio-renal-metabolic complications. The Wellness and Weight Management Program currently sees nearly 3,000 patient visits annually at one of three outpatient locations.

Qualifications

• Board certified in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
• Have clinical experience in weight management (primary care or relevant subspecialties such as Endocrinology, Cardiology, or Gastroenterology)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in Obesity Medicine or completion of an obesity medicine fellowship
• Candidates not yet certified may be eligible for institutional support to obtain certification

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Variety of Voluntary Benefits
• 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
• Discount purchasing program

Pay Range

$175,000 to $290,000