Attending Neurologist

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Winfield, IL

1d•$100,000 - $1,000,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Location Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (Winfield) Job Description 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

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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