Pulmonary Disease
Pediatric Pulmonologist needed in Illinois
Job description
Position Details:
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology
Location: Chicago, IL
Start Date: ASAP (upon credentialing, ~90–115 days post-offer)
Contract Length: 6 months
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (5x8s)
Setting: Split between outpatient clinic and inpatient consults (approx. 10 hrs/week outpatient, 30 hrs/week inpatient)
Call: Weeknight and weekend call required (callback is extremely rare: 0–4 times/year; no phone call volume)
Interview Process: Preliminary video interview with Chair/Vice Chair, followed by an in-person visit for non-local candidates
Work Environment:
Coverage Needed: Full-time, 4 weeks/month
Patients per Day: 8–10 (outpatient); 1–4 (inpatient – mostly step-down from PICU)
Patient Population: Pediatric
EMR: Epic
Hospital Bed Size: 671
Requirements:
Board Certification: BC in Pediatric Pulmonology (ABP)
License: IL license or IMLC required (due to urgency)
Experience: Minimum 2 years
Certifications: BLS, PALS
DEA & CSR: Required
- Flexible, Balanced Schedule – Enjoy a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with a mix of inpatient consults and outpatient clinic work—no phone call volume and extremely rare callback.
- Premier Facility in a Major Metro Area – Work at a 671-bed hospital in Chicago with Epic EMR and strong pediatric specialty support.
- Travel Support + In-Person Interview – Non-local providers will be flown in for their final interview with department leadership, showing strong commitment to a great provider experience.