Attending Physician– Pediatric Hematology Oncology (Health System Clinician)

Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (Winfield)

The Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, on Health System Clinician track, which provides opportunities for academic promotion, in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant. The position will be employed by the Lurie Children’s Medical Group (LCMG) and part of the Operating Unit of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant.

The Health System Clinician will join the existing division of 33 physician/physician-scientist faculty, 2 research faculty and 27 advanced practice providers across sections of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation. Responsibilities will include inpatient and outpatient clinical care, outreach clinics, and procedures. Health System Clinicians in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant at this site will also participate in research activities given the site’s affiliate status in the Children’s Oncology Group (COG).

The candidate must also be licensed in the State of Illinois to practice without restriction. In addition, the candidate will be required to obtain medical staff membership and privileges at Lurie Children’s and any other required health care institution, complete credentialing by managed care organizations and complete certain Human Resources employment processes, including providing proof ability to lawfully work in the United States, a pre-employment background check, employee health screening, and receipt of satisfactory professional references if requested.

The start date isnegotiableand the position will remain open until filled.

Location(s)

Central DuPage Hospital

The expected base pay range for this position is$220,167 to $278,486

Lurie Children’s and Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

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Lurie Children’s Medical Groupoffers a generous benefit packet tofull timeandpart timeemployees who work 20 or more hours perweekthat includes:
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 mandatory 5% contribution, 10% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuitionassistancefrom Lurie Children’s Hospital

Student loanservicingand 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

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K.S.A.'s:

• 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 skill.
• Passion for pediatric care.
  

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.
  

Education

MD/DO: Medicine (Required)

Pay Range

$ 220,167 - $278,486

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. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit 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

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• 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
• Discount purchasing program