Pediatric Hospitalist - Physician

Pediatric Hospitalist OpportunityCarle Health is seeking a BE/BC Pediatric Hospitalist to join our expanding pediatric service line at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.Opportunity DetailsFull-time Pediatric Hospitalist position providing a combination of Pediatric Hospitalist and Level II Nursery coverageFlexible schedule options including:7 days on / 7 days off, or14 days on / 14 days off24-hour call coverage during scheduled rotationOpportunity to significantly impact pediatric and newborn care services in a rural community settingResponsible for newborn nursery care and pediatric inpatient consultation and managementProcedural experience preferred, including:Neonatal intubationUmbilical venous and arterial line placementSupportive clinical environment with access to subspecialty consultation and transfer servicesEstablished practice at a 25-bed Critical Access DNV-accredited facility serving more than 109,000 residents across eight Southeastern Illinois countiesLevel II NurseryWork collaboratively with Family Medicine physicians while reducing shared pediatric and nursery call responsibilities24-hour air and ground transport access to a Level I Trauma Center located within 45 minutesAccess to X-Ray, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and Bone Densitometry servicesNot-for-profit organization with Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibilityQualificationsBoard Eligible or Board Certified in PediatricsEligible for Illinois medical licensureExperience with newborn nursery and pediatric inpatient care preferredNeonatal procedural skills preferred, including intubation and umbilical line placementAbout Our CommunityOlney 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 housing—creating an ideal setting for both professional fulfillment and personal balance.