LocationAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Job DescriptionK.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.
EducationMD/DO: Medicine (Required)
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. 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 incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit StatementFor 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
