Job Description

Overview: 

The Pediatric Hospitalist Physician is responsible for providing compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care to newborns and pediatric patients in both the Level II Nursery and Level I Trauma Center. The physician will work collaboratively within the Newborn and Acute Care Pediatrician team to deliver comprehensive care across a 24/7/365 service model.

This position supports a well-established group comprised of two full-time, one part-time, and several PRN providers. Pediatric Hospitalists provide continuous 24-hour coverage through a shift structure of 12 hours onsite and 12 hours of unrestricted call from home, ensuring seamless care for all hospitalized infants and children.

• Provide inpatient pediatric and newborn care within the Level I Trauma Center, Level II Nursery, and Burn Unit.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses in pediatric patients and stabilize critically ill newborns prior to transfer when indicated.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and the care team to support family-centered care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and departmental meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in accordance with organizational policies and standards.
• Team-oriented collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, allied health professionals, and other departments to maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois or eligible for licensure.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Required
• Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
• Eligible provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs
• Meets all qualifications for participation in OSF’s professional malpractice and liability programs.
• Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Experience in newborn care and pediatric inpatient medicine within a hospital setting.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards:

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Benefits & Perks:

OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive  Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes: 

• Generous paid time off from Day One!
  • Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge. 
  • Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
  • Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member.
• CME time and dollars
• Concierge relocation services 
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans 
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice. 
• Residency/Training Stipend
• Student Loan repayment and counseling 
• Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
• Daily Rate: $1 - $2,000
  • Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.

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