Pediatric Pulmonology Locum Opportunity – Illinois. Willing to license!

Job description

We are seeking a Board-Certified Pediatric Pulmonologist for a 6-month locum assignment at a leading children’s hospital in Illinois. This is a full-time opportunity, offering a well-balanced mix of inpatient consults and outpatient clinic work, with minimal call responsibilities and a collaborative interview process.

Position Details:

Start Date: ASAP (upon credentialing – approx. 90–115 days from accepted offer)

Contract Length: 6 months

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Shifts: Five 8-hour day shifts

Coverage: Full-time, 4 weeks per month

Call: Required for weeknights and weekends; physical callback is extremely rare (0–4 times per year), no phone triage

Clinical Breakdown:

Approx. 30 hours/week inpatient (consults, post-PICU)

Approx. 10 hours/week outpatient clinic

Outpatient volume: 8–10 patients/day

Inpatient volume: 1–4 consults/day

Hospital Bed Size: 671

EMR: Epic

Requirements:

Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology (ABP)

Minimum 2 years’ experience required

Active IL or IMLC license (willing to license IMLC candidates)

DEA and CSR required

Certifications: BLS and PALS

Interview Process:

Virtual interview with Chair and Vice Chair

In-person interviews with department leadership for non-local providers (travel arranged)

Interested? Let’s connect today!
Rachel Koehler
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• Minimal Call Disruption with Strong Inpatient Focus Weeknight and weekend call is required, but physical callback is extremely rare (0–4x/year). The role is largely inpatient-focused with a manageable and meaningful case mix.
• Structured & Supportive Interview Process Providers receive a thorough, two-stage interview experience—including video interviews with leadership and in-person visits (travel arranged) for non-local candidates, ensuring alignment and team fit.
• Epic EMR + Balanced Schedule in a Top Facility With Epic EMR, full-time support, and a clean 30/10 split between inpatient and outpatient, this opportunity offers clinical depth with flexibility in a top-rated pediatric hospital.