Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist
Company: Ascension Illinois
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Details
- Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
- Schedule: Nice blend of day and night shifts
- Practice Detail: Join a very experienced and well-respected
Pediatric Hospitalist Team
- EMR System: Cerner
- Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Women and Children's
Hospital
- Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
- 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. Benefits Paid
time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term &
short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental
leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back
to your community Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility
can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for
example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation
offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location,
and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional
specifics. Responsibilities 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:
- 100% Inpatient
- 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 Responsibilities:
- Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical
diagnostic and treatment skills.
- Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of
efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided
to patients.
- Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts 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 (e.g. medical education and
research) as requested.
- Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company
requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
- Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for
specialty, which may include on call schedules. 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 -from the
northwest suburbs down to Kankakee and dozens of communities in
between.
- We are one of the largest health systems in Illinois, with 14
hospitals and more than 150 clinical sites of care. 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.
Keywords: Ascension Illinois, Elgin , Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist, Healthcare , Hoffman Estates, Illinois
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