Attending Physician - Dermatology

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago • Schaumburg, IL

297d • $100,000 - $1,000,000

About The Position

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 Dermatology. This position is at the Assistant Clinician (Clinical Promotion Pathway at Lurie Children's) and Clinical Assistant Professor (Feinberg School of Medicine) level. The position will be employed by the Lurie Children's Medical Group (LCMG) and part of the Operating Unit of the Pediatric Faculty Foundation (PFF). The individual's clinical responsibilities will include direct patient care in medical pediatric dermatology with opportunities in pediatric laser and excisional surgery. This position will be largely based at our new Schaumburg suburban satellite, opening in October 2025, with some presence at our Lurie Children's (main campus) location. Clinical research and scholarly activity will also be supported. All faculty members are expected to participate in the educational programs of the Department and FSM, which may include teaching service, training, preceptorship, mentoring, etc. Additionally, all Lurie Children's faculty members are expected to attend certain divisional and Departmental meetings and engage in other administrative duties as determined by the Division Head. Advocacy work on behalf of patients, families, and the community we serve is an important component of LCMG's and Lurie Children's mission. It is expected that all faculty members support important initiatives in this area. The successful candidate will join eight full-time pediatric dermatologists, four yearly fellows, an advanced practice nurse and our team of pediatric dermatology nurses and support staff in a division dedicated to top-notch clinical care, education, scholarly activity and advocacy.

Requirements

• 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree