Attending Neurologist

Health System Clinician In The Division Of Neurology

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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.

Location Central DuPage Hospital – Winfield, IL

Qualifications

• 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.

Job Duties

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and children to check and record their physical and mental development.
• Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms.
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history.
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration.
• Diagnosis, treatment and screening of mental health illness in pediatric population.
• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities.
• Consult with fellow pediatric partners and nurses on best practices.
• Examine and treat injuries; refer to physicians of other specialties when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.).
• Advise parents on children's diet, exercise and disease preventive measures. Emphasis on early detection and prevention.
• Maintain updated records of patients' illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.).
• Advocate for patients, families, and fellow staff members.
• Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences.

Pay Range: $100,000.00-$1,000,000.00 Salary

At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement: For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits:
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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