Attending Physician - Wellness & Weight Management Health System Clinician

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

5d•$175,000 - $290,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) are seeking a part-time or full-time, non-tenure-eligible Health System Clinician in the Wellness and Weight Management program, part of the Division of Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care. The position will be employed by the Lurie Children’s Medical Group (LCMG) and part of the Operating Unit of the Department of Pediatrics. The individual’s clinical responsibilities include outpatient care for children and adolescents (ages 2 to 19) with obesity and related cardio-renal-metabolic complications. The Wellness and Weight Management Program currently sees nearly 3,000 patient visits annually at one of three outpatient locations. You will join a multidisciplinary team which includes: Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Registered Dietitians, Nursing and Medical Assistant support, Social Work, and Administrative staff. Our program offers individualized, evidence-informed, family-centered care including: Intensive lifestyle interventions, Pharmacotherapy, Coordination with Lurie Children’s Bariatric Surgery Program, and Access to a broad network of Lurie Children’s subspecialists. 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 will support important initiatives in this area. This individual’s clinical time will be primarily based at Lurie Children’s new Austin HOPE Center, located in the Austin neighborhood – a community rich in history and cultural strength that has experienced longstanding underinvestment. This exciting new, multispecialty clinic and hub for pediatric specialty care and community services is being co-developed with the Stone Community Development Corporation and Community Neighborhood Initiatives, driven by feedback from community members. As program needs evolve, clinical responsibilities may expand to additional locations.

Requirements

Board certified in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
Clinical experience in weight management (primary care or relevant subspecialties such as Endocrinology, Cardiology, or Gastroenterology)
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.
Licensed (or in the process of obtaining licensure) in the State of Illinois to practice without restriction.
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.
Complete certain Human Resources employment processes, including providing proof of ability to lawfully work in the United States, a pre-employment background check, employee health screening, and receipt of satisfactory professional references if requested.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in Obesity Medicine or completion of an obesity medicine fellowship
Candidates not yet certified may be eligible for institutional support to obtain certification

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.
Participate in the educational programs of the Department and FSM, which may include teaching service, training, preceptorship, mentoring, etc.
Attend certain divisional and Departmental meetings and engage in other administrative duties as determined by the Division Head.
Support important initiatives in advocacy work on behalf of patients, families, and the community we serve.

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