Pediatric Critical Care Physician (Per Diem)

at NorthShore University Health System in Naperville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Highlights:
Position: EHMG Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care
Location: 801 S. Washington St Naperville IL 60540
Per Diem on-call coverage
24 hour, evening/overnight and weekend shifts available
This posting is intended to fill multiple Per Diem Intensivist positions
Salary range: $90/hour home call rate; converts to $200/hour rate for in-person rounding or emergencies that require an on-site presence

About Our PICU ProgramUnit Specifications

Bed Capacity: 16-bed combined Pediatric floor/critical care unit
Patient Population: Medical and general surgical pediatric patients (no post-operative cardiac surgery)
No Teaching Requirements: Pure clinical and administrative focus
Advanced Capabilities & Services

Advanced mechanical ventilation strategies
Comprehensive procedural services (intubation, central lines, chest tubes, etc.)
Pediatric sedation services
Critical care consultation to pediatric emergency department
Close collaboration with on-site pediatric subspecialists

Note: We do not currently offer ECMO or CRRT services.Comprehensive Pediatric Subspecialty Support
Edward Hospital offers exceptional on-site pediatric subspecialty coverage, including:

Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric Infectious Disease
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Neonatology (in-house 24/7)
Pediatric Hospitalists (24/7 PICU-experienced coverage)
Additional pediatric subspecialists available
Integrated Pediatric Services

Pediatric Emergency Department located down the hall, staffed by pediatric EM-trained physicians
24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist coverage with PICU experience
In-house Neonatology team
State-of-the-art Simulation Lab with comprehensive pediatric content and scenarios
Member of the Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance

Staffing Model & ScheduleProgram Transition & Growth Opportunity
We are transitioning from a contracted physician group to an Endeavor-employed model, with an employed Medical Director staffing the unit M-F daylight. We are looking to round out this staffing model with a team of dedicated pediatric intensivists to provide on-call service nights and weekends.Schedule Structure

Clinical Schedule: To be determined collaboratively with the Medical Director and incoming team
On-Call Structure: Night and weekend call from home
Flexibility: Input into scheduling model and work-life balance priorities
Current Support

Pediatric Hospitalists: 24/7 in-house coverage with PICU experience
Neonatology: In-house 24/7
No APP Coverage: Direct physician-led care model
Experience

Preferred: Post-fellowship experience in pediatric critical care, also open to recent graduates of a qualified pediatric critical care fellowship program
Preferred: Experience in community PICU settings
Skills & Competencies

Clinical Excellence: Strong clinical skills in pediatric critical care medicine
Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with families, staff, and colleagues
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Adaptability: Flexibility and resilience in a growing, evolving program
Commitment: Dedication to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement
Culture Builder: Ability to foster a positive, family-centered care environment
Qualifications:
Minimum Education Level

Required: Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency
Required: Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship
Minimum Licensure Requirements
Eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois.
Minimum Certification Requirements

Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
Required: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Required: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
Board certification/Board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care.

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

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