Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist

Company: Ascension
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

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  Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
  
  
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  Schedule: PRN Shifts
  
  
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  Call Schedule: No call
  
  
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  Practice Detail: Join 8 board cetified Pediatric Hospitalists and 3 board certified APC's
  
  
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  EMR System: Cerner
  
  
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  Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Women and Childrens Hospital
  
  
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  Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
  
  
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  Visa Eligibility: No
  
  
  Benefits
  Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
  As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
  *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.
  Responsibilities
  Ascension Illinois is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Hospitalist for our Pediatric Department.
  This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Illinois to provide medical services to patients.
  Position Highlights:
  
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    Inpatient
    
    
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    Mix of 10hr and 24hr shifts
    
    
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    126 licensed beds
    
    
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    Level III NICU and PICU
    
    
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      Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
      
      
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      Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
      
      
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      Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts 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.
      
      
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      Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
      
      
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      Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
      
      
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      Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
      
      
      Requirements
      Licensure/Certification/Registration:Required Credential(s):--- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.Preferred Credential(s):--- Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
      Education:--- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
      Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
      Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
      For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
      Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
      Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
      Visa Eligibility
      None
      This employer participates in the Electornic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more inforamtion.
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