Attending Neurologist

Lurie Children’s is a leading provider of pediatric care for children of all ages. The mission is to create a compassionate, nurturing environment where young patients feel safe, while delivering the best pediatric care experience for the entire family. Serve as a community leader in providing health and wellness information. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) seek a full-time, non-tenure-eligible Health System Clinician in the Division of Neurology. The position will be employed by the Lurie Children’s Medical Group (LCMG) and part of the Operating Unit of Pediatrics. The position will be part of the Lurie Children’s Neurology Team at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) in the western suburbs of Chicago. The Lurie Children’s pediatric program at Central DuPage Hospital is the 5th largest pediatric center in metro Chicago and includes a 7-bed PICU, 35-bed Level III NICU, 22 general pediatric beds staffed 24/7 by pediatric hospitalists, a 16-bed pediatric emergency department and extensive outpatient clinics offering 22 pediatric subspecialties. CDH is a pediatric regional referral center with over 500 incoming pediatric transports per year including over 100 neurologic transports per year. This fully affiliated position will have outpatient clinics at Central DuPage Hospital and will participate in inpatient consults at Central DuPage Hospital shared with four other Lurie Children’s pediatric neurologists. Participation in teaching and research conferences at CDH and downtown is encouraged. Inquiries for more information should be directed to Dr. Grant Hahn, Medical Director, Northwestern Medicine/Lurie Children’s Partnership. Location Central DuPage Hospital – Winfield, IL Qualifications The successful candidate must be an MD or DO and be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology.The candidate must also have an unrestricted license in the State of Illinois.This is not a J-1 visa qualified position. 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 is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Child Neurology Society