Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join an established, stable and experienced team of Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
• Practice setting: Inpatient
• High acuity
• Busy Pediatric Hospitalist Service
• Nice mix of 10 hr and 24 hr in-house shifts
• See patients on General Pediatric Floor and Pediatric Nursery
• Some PICU coverage
• Occasional delivery room coverage and ER consultations as needed
• 24 Pediatric beds
• 8 PICU beds
• 30 Pediatric Nursery beds
• Level III NICU and PICU
• Excellent support staff
• Board Certified Pediatric Hospitalist
• Eligible for state medical license and DEA/Controlled Substance registration

About the Facility

• 131 bed hospital
• All private rooms
• Level III NICU/PICU
• 3,000 plus births
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.