Physician - Pediatric Neurology

Your future role at a glance

• Specialty:Pediatric Neurology
• Subspecialty Interest:Headache/Epilepsy
• Schedule:32 hours per week
• Call Schedule:1:3
• Practice Detail:Join a busy and well-respected Pediatric Neurology Medical Group Practice
• EMR System:Athena-office Cerner-hospital
• Facility:Ascension St. Alexius Women and Children's Hospital
• Location:Hoffman Estates, IL
• Salary: $241,300.00 - $282,400.00 per year

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

How you'll make an impact in this role

Ascension Illinois is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Neurologist for our Pediatric Neurology Department.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Illinois to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• General Pediatric Neurology
• See patients in clinic and hospital setting
• Nice mix of pediatric neurology (headache, movement disorders, epilepsy, seizure, EEG and other)
• MA support
• Beautiful exam rooms
• Level III NICU/PICU
• Beautiful Women and Childrens Hospital
• 24/7 Pediatric Intensivist Service
• 24/7 Neonatology Service
• 24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist Service
• Great access to several Pediatric Sub-specialists on campus, including Pediatric Neurosurgeon
• Excellent office support staff
• Beautiful Northwest Suburban location

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.
• Participates in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide 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.

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.

What minimum requirements you'll need

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.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.