Pediatric Intensivist - Physician
About The Position
Ascension Illinois is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Critical Care Physician for their Pediatric Critical Care Department at Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, IL. This PRN (as-needed) position involves joining three experienced physicians in a busy medical group practice, providing 24/7 Pediatric Intensivist service. The facility features a Level III NICU/PICU with 8 PICU beds, 24 Pediatric beds, 30 Pediatric Nursery beds, a 24/7 Neonatology Service, a NICU with 30 beds and 12 swing beds, Pediatric Hospitalist support, a Pediatric ER, and access to several Pediatric sub-specialists. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with over 99,000 associates, recognized for its inclusive and supportive environment. Ascension Illinois is an award-winning health system, one of the largest in Illinois with 5 hospitals, committed to compassionate care in Chicago and the surrounding region. Ascension Medical Group, with 1,900 sites and 7,000 providers, offers a collaborative approach, professional opportunities, and competitive wages. The location in the Chicago suburbs provides convenient access to downtown Chicago and O'Hare International Airport, along with excellent schools, parks, recreation, shopping, restaurants, and theaters.
Requirements
- Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Critical Care Physician
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
- Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
- Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
- Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
- Accept patient referrals from other physicians.
- Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
- Participates in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
- Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
Benefits
- 403(b) plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- counseling and peer support
- spiritual care and stress management resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
