Attending Physician- Allergy and Immunology, (Health System Clinician)
About The Position
The Department of Pediatrics seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Health System Clinician at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor for the role of Attending Physician in the Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology. Responsibilities include excellence in delivery of care, education, and advocacy. The provider who is hired in this role will be responsible for clinical care in the outpatient setting, at primarily satellite locations in Chicago and the surrounding areas with an estimated clinic number of 8 half day clinics per week. While the division provides consultative services at the hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie’s Children’s Hospital of Chicago, this will not be part of the duties of the HSC track appointed physician. Involvement in informal teaching of the fellow who may interact with the health systems clinician as part of clinical care is expected. Participation in Division meetings is also expected as part of the duties of all attending physicians who work within the Division.
Requirements
- DO or MD degree
- BC/BE in Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
- Medical license, or eligibility for, in the State of Illinois
- 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.
- Advise parents on treatment plans, and be able to provide information on both current guideline-based care and novel therapies.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
