Physician: Maternal Fetal Medicine - Lake Forest, IL

The salary range for this position is $475,000.00 - $600,000.00 (Annually)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please to learn more about benefits.

Description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Specialist to join our dynamic team in our ambulatory clinic in Lake Forest, IL. Our MFM team provides full-spectrum care in a community setting, supported by the Northwestern Medicine Health Network. We collaborate with OBGYN physicians across six Northwestern Medicine hospitals, which collectively support 9,000 deliveries each year. Each hospital has associated facilities for consultation and ultrasound services.

NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital has a Level II + Special Care Nursery (SCN/NICU) and is partnered with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital to provide neonatal services. Our AIUM-accredited department uses advanced technology to provide remote ultrasound services and interpretations for OB and GYN scans across the health network. The team also offers inpatient high-risk consultations at Central DuPage Hospital in collaboration with OB Hospitalists. We provide phone support and guidance to obstetricians at Delnor, Huntley, Kishwaukee, Lake Forest, and Palos hospitals, and coordinate maternal transfers to Central DuPage Hospital when needed. Opportunities to participate in deliveries and procedures are available, if desired.

Our growing program will include 11 MFM physicians and advanced practice providers. The team-based model includes collaboration with a geneticist, genetic counselor, fetal cardiologist, fetal echo-certified sonographers, and experienced Maternal-Fetal Medicine clinical support staff. We also have strong working relationships with adult medicine and surgical subspecialists. Pediatric surgery, cardiology, urology, neurology, and neonatology consultations are provided by specialists from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Chicago Institute for Fetal Health.

Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is ranked No. 7 in the Chicago Metro Area and in Illinois in the U.S. News & World Report for Best Hospitals.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to community-focused clinical excellence and an exceptional patient experience. We are seeking a Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills who is board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, or a licensed osteopathic physician with equivalent training and experience who is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please  click here to learn more about benefits.