Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist
About The Position
Your future role at a glance Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist Schedule: PRN, nice blend of days and nights Practice Detail: Join a very experienced and well-respected Pediatric Hospitalist Team of Physicians and Nurse Practitioners EMR System: Cerner Facility: Ascension St. Alexius Women and Childrens Hospital Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Salary: $113.15 - $126.79 per hour This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. How you’ll make an impact in this role Ascension Illinois is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Hospitalist for our Pediatric Hospitalist Department. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Illinois to provide medical services to patients. Position Highlights: PRN 100% Inpatient High acuity Busy Pediatric Hospitalist Service Nice mix of 10 hr and 24 hr in-house shifts See patients on General Pediatric Floor and Pediatric Nursery Some PICU coverage Occasional delivery room coverage and ER consultations as needed 24 Pediatric beds 8 PICU beds 30 Pediatric Nursery beds Level III NICU and PICU Excellent support staff About Ascension Illinois Ascension Illinois is an award-winning health system committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care to communities we are privileged to serve in Chicago and the surrounding region. Our physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians care for patients in the city of Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area including the northwest suburbs. We are one of the largest health systems in Illinois, with 5 hospitals serving Illinois families for over 156 years. About Chicago Suburbs Beautiful suburban locations, convenient access to downtown Chicago. Quick travel to O'Hare International Airport. Excellent schools, parks, recreation, walking/running/biking trails, shopping, restaurants and theaters. About Ascension Medical Group When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Requirements
- Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
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.
- Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
- Provides 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
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
