Neonatology Physician
The Medicus Firm
NEONATOLOGIST - LEVEL II NICU University of Chicago Medicine Community Practice Chicago Suburb Position Highlights:
- Predictable Community Practice: Lower-acuity Level II and Special Care Nursery with an average daily census of 2-6 infants
- Work-Life Balance: Approximately eight 24-hour in-house shifts per month with self-scheduling and no additional home call
- Level II Neonatology: Care for infants down to 31 weeks with CPAP capability and transfer support from UChicago Medicine's Hyde Park campus
- University of Chicago Affiliation: University of Chicago academic appointment with future Family Medicine resident teaching and quality improvement opportunities
- Independent Practice: Serve as the on-site pediatric physician with UChicago subspecialty consultation available
- Moonlighting Available: Extra shifts available across UChicago community campus locations
- Competitive Compensation: $260K-$290K based on experience
- Moonlighting: $125/hour
- Signing Bonus: $10K
- Paid Time Off: 30 total vacation and professional-development days
- Comprehensive Benefits: Relocation assistance, CME allowance and university retirement plan
Qualifications :
- Certifications: BC/BE in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- Licensure: Eligible for medical licensure in Indiana and Illinois
- Skillset: Comfortable with Level II neonatal care, CPAP, and responding to the Emergency Department when needed
- Experience: Comfortable practicing independently; high-acuity experience preferred
- Close to Chicago: Approximately 40 minutes from downtown
- Desirable Community: Live minutes from the hospital in Homewood or Flossmoor, with established neighborhoods, strong schools
- City and Suburban Access: Enjoy convenient access to Chicago while living in an established suburban community
- More Home for Your Money: Enjoy spacious homes and a lower overall cost of living
Job Reference #: NEO 26906
Reference: WJ-2_125020997