Pediatrics – Hospital Medicine

Wilmette, Illinois

Job Description
Advocate Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance has a pediatric ambulatory care center in Wilmette, IL. This center houses multi-disciplinary pediatric specialty clinics, infusion center, radiology services, and an urgent care clinic.  
 
We are seeking Pediatric Urgent Care physicians for a full-time, part-time and per diem opportunities.
 
Pediatric Urgent Care provides services in general pediatrics, acute care/sick visits, simple wound and fracture care.  
 
Position requirements include: 
  • Pediatric Urgent Care, Pediatric Hospitalist, or Pediatric Emergency Medicine experience is preferred
  • Unrestricted Illinois Medical License or eligible for Illinois Medical License
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
  • PALS certification
  • Skills in basic suturing and orthopedics are encouraged
  • Competitive salary and benefits packages offered with flexible scheduling in evening and weekend hours
About Advocate Children’s Hospital
Our special kid-focused approach creates a compassionate environment where your child can receive the best possible care. At Advocate Children’s Hospital/Medical Group, our dedicated team of pediatricians and pediatric specialists work closely to provide individualized care for a full range of conditions – from common to complex. And for parents, we help take the worry out of managing your child’s health care by partnering with you every step of the way.

About Wilmette, Illinois
Located 14 miles north of Chicago's downtown and nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan, Wilmette is one of the best places to live in Illinois. 
 
In 2015, this vibrant community was ranked the best place to live in the state of Illinois based on a variety of factors including its low unemployment rate, median income, low housing vacancy rate, high education expenditures per student, low crime, and short commute times.
 
The Wilmette Park District oversees over 300 acres of parks and open land including Gillson Park and Beaches; Keay Nature Center; the Community Playfield, Mallinckrodt Park and a portion of the Green Bay Bike Trail. Neighborhood parks can be found in 15 additional locations throughout the village. A wide range of recreation programming encompasses children and adults. Wilmette contains three public beaches, and these have been a local family attraction for decades. Wilmette's Centennial Park contains a public swimming pool, tennis and indoor ice-skating facilities. The village is also home to Wilmette Golf Course which is open to the public. 
 
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the 5th largest nonprofit health care system in the United States. We are a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Advocate Health has a combined footprint across six states – Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin. In Illinois and Wisconsin, we serve nearly 3 million patients annually across more than 500 sites of care in 27 hospitals. We are a leading employer in the Midwest with a diverse team of over 77,000, including 3,700+ employed physicians and more than 2,000 Advanced Practice Clinicians in our clinician-led medical group. 
 
We are committed to diversity and inclusion every single day and in everything we do. By cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, we create a welcoming environment where our patients can heal, our teammates can thrive, and our business can grow. As a teammate, working in a diverse setting allows you the chance to grow in ways that will broaden your perspective to deliver the best possible patient care.