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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

K.S.A.'s:

• Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine with specialization in pediatrics.
• Passion for pediatric care.
• Board certification or board eligibility required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skill.
• Valid licenses for State of Illinois.

Job Duties:

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and children to check and record their physical and mental development.
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration.
• Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures. Emphasis on early detection and prevention.
• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities.
• Advocate for patients, families, and fellow staff members.
• Maintain updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.).
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history.
• Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms.
• 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.).
• Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences.
• Diagnosis, treatment and screening of mental health illness in pediatric population.

Education

MD/DO: Medicine (Required)

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

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

Various voluntary benefits:

• Adoption benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount purchasing program
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Student loan servicing and support
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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