Pediatric Hospitalist - Physician

Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity

Carle Health is seeking a BE/BC Pediatric Hospitalist to join our expanding pediatric service line at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Opportunity Details

• Full-time Pediatric Hospitalist position providing a combination of Pediatric Hospitalist and Level II Nursery coverage
• Flexible schedule options including:
• 7 days on / 7 days off, or
• 14 days on / 14 days off
• 24-hour call coverage during scheduled rotation
• Opportunity to significantly impact pediatric and newborn care services in a rural community setting
• Responsible for newborn nursery care and pediatric inpatient consultation and management
• Procedural experience preferred, including:
• Neonatal intubation
• Umbilical venous and arterial line placement
• Supportive clinical environment with access to subspecialty consultation and transfer services
• Established practice at a 25-bed Critical Access DNV-accredited facility serving more than 109,000 residents across eight Southeastern Illinois counties
• Level II Nursery
• Work collaboratively with Family Medicine physicians while reducing shared pediatric and nursery call responsibilities
• 24-hour air and ground transport access to a Level I Trauma Center located within 45 minutes
• Access to X-Ray, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and Bone Densitometry services
• Not-for-profit organization with Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics
• Eligible for Illinois medical licensure
• Experience with newborn nursery and pediatric inpatient care preferred
• Neonatal procedural skills preferred, including intubation and umbilical line placement

About Our Community

Olney offers the best of rural living with a strong sense of community, low cost of living, and a welcoming environment for individuals and families. Located one hour from Evansville, Indiana and within three hours of Indianapolis and St. Louis, Olney provides convenient access to larger metro areas while maintaining a relaxed pace of life. The area features abundant outdoor recreation including fishing lakes, parks, an aquatic center, and an 18-hole golf course. Residents enjoy quality schools, friendly neighborhoods, and affordable housingcreating an ideal setting for both professional fulfillment and personal balance.