About this opportunity
Ascension lists this Pediatric Endocrinology Physician opportunity in hoffman estates, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pediatric Endocrinologist Opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Ascension Illinois is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Endocrinologist for our Pediatric Endocrinology Department. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Illinois to provide medical services to patients.
Position highlights:
Full-time
Full-service outpatient Pediatric Endocrinology Practice
Inpatient rounds, potentially when on call
MA support for Endocrinology
Great referral network
Diabetes Educators
Excellent office support staff
Beautiful office setting on hospital campus with spacious exam rooms
Level III NICU and PICU
24/7 Neonatology service
24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist service
Pediatric ER
Great access to all Pediatric Sub-specialists on campus
Beautiful Northwest Suburban location
Responsibilities:
Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act 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.
Participates in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
About Ascension Illinois:
Ascension Illinois is an award-winning health system committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care to communities we are privileged to serve in Chicago and the surrounding region. Our physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians care for patients in the city of Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area including the northwest suburbs.
We are one of the largest health systems in Illinois, with 5 hospitals serving Illinois families for over 156 years.
About Chicago Suburbs:
Beautiful suburban locations, convenient access to downtown Chicago.
Quick travel to O'Hare International Airport.
Excellent schools, parks, recreation, walking/running/biking trails, shopping, restaurants and theaters.
About Ascension Medical Group:
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
What minimum requirements you'll need:
Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
What additional preferences we're seeking:
No additional preferences
Equal employment opportunity employer. Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Worksite address
hoffman estates, IL, 60179, US
Who can apply
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