Below, please find details of openings for Cardiac Intensive Care Hospitalists at Lurie Children’s Hospital Chicago
Pediatric Hospitalist Positions at Lurie Children’s in Chicago
The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Division of Hospital-Based Medicine are seeking board eligible/board certified pediatricians to join a growing team of over 85 pediatric hospitalists.
Clinical Activities Across the Division of Hospital-Based Medicine:
Pediatric hospitalists in the Division of Hospital-Based Medicine provide clinical services at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (Main Campus), Lurie Children’s Immediate Care Center, Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
At Lurie Children’s, hospitalist faculty lead several general inpatient pediatric hospitalist services (both teaching and non-teaching), a general pediatric consulting service, provide sedation for medical imaging studies and support front-line clinical care in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU), pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The inpatient, ICU-based teams also cover the hospital-wide Critical Assessment Team. Across all teams, one rewarding aspect of working at Lurie Children’s is providing clinical care alongside one’s colleagues in shared workrooms that enable frequent collaboration.
Positions Available:
At this time, full-time and part-time pediatric hospitalist positions (day + night and nighttime only roles) are available at Lurie Children’s Hospital in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Positions that combine staffing in the CICU with work as a general pediatric hospitalist or other clinical activities can be designed in order to tailor the mix of clinical activities to the unique interests of each candidate.
Position Details:
- Full time faculty in the Division of Hospital-Based Medicine provide approximately 1800 hours of clinical service per year.
- Clinical schedules are published in several month increments and there are frequent shift trades within the group to ensure faculty can adjust their clinical schedules when needed.
- Lurie Children’s utilizes the Epic electronic health record system.
- Academic appointments for faculty are through the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Appointment will be commensurate with the academic accomplishments of the candidate.
- Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship or certification is not required for this position.
Benefits:
Faculty in Hospital-Based Medicine at Lurie Children’s receive competitive pay including malpractice, medical, dental and vision insurance. In addition, as a non-profit organization, Lurie Children’s is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The 403B (retirement) plan has a highly competitive employer contribution component as well. Continuing Medical Education monies are allotted at $2750/year for full-time faculty.
Mission:
Faculty in the Division of Hospital-Based Medicine are deeply involved across Lurie Children’s, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the local and global communities in our organizational mission to achieve a healthier future for every child. Many hospitalist faculty are leaders in education, advocacy, quality improvement, health equity, clinical informatics and scholarship.
Education:
In addition to clinical teaching, many faculty regularly facilitate Problem Based Learning or Medical Clinical Skills courses at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. There are abundant opportunities to be involved in teaching undergraduate and graduate medical trainees and numerous mentors and educational leaders in the Division of Hospital-Based Medicine.
Chicago:
Chicago is fantastic with a broad range of amenities offered to make it a wonderful place to live. Lurie Children’s Hospital is across the street from the Museum of Contemporary Art and just steps away from the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue. There are outstanding museums, theaters, concerts, zoos and major league sports teams. Lake Michigan and the cityside beaches are serene in the winter and vibrant in the summer with outdoor recreation activities. The restaurant scene is thriving. Faculty can choose to live in any number of wonderful neighborhoods within the city proper, or in the numerous, beautiful surrounding suburbs.
Candidates:
Applicants interested in careers in either Academic Hospital Medicine or who are interested in spending shorter periods in Hospital Medicine before entering fellowships in Pediatric Subspecialties such as Neonatology, Cardiology, and Pediatric Critical Care are welcome to apply. These positions offer opportunities to work with pediatric residents, medical students and advanced practice providers as well as other faculty across a variety of subspecialties. Academic rank will be commensurate with scholarly activity to date.
Interested individuals should email a CV and letter of interest referencing search number to:
- Kiona Allen, MD, Medical Director of the Regenstein Cardiac Care Unit
- Irini Kolaitis, MD, Associate Division Head Hospital-Based Medicine
- Robert Greenberg, MD, Division Head Hospital-Based Medicine
- Deanna Grohmann, MBA Division Administrator, Hospital-Based Medicine
- Emails: kallen@luriechildrens.org, ikolaitis@luriechildrens.org; rgreenberg@luriechildrens.org; degrohmann@luriechildrens.org
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
About Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
About the Regenstein Cardiac Care Unit
The Regenstein Cardiac Care Unit at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is an acuity adaptable unit that experiences over 1200 admissions per year with excellent medical and surgical outcomes. Our 4 congenital heart surgeons perform nearly 500 cases per year of which approximately 20% are neonatal surgeries. Lurie Children’s Heart Center partners with the connected Prentice Women’s Hospital to optimize outcomes for these high-risk neonates through the multidisciplinary Chicago Institute of Fetal Health with nearly 3,000 fetal echocardiograms per year. Neonates with congenital heart disease, including those born prematurely, are managed in the CCU from birth to discharge in partnership with consulting neonatologists. The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) has capability to perform all types of pharmacologic support, mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapies, and 11 different types of mechanical circulatory support including ECMO and both temporary and durable ventricular assist devices and we are currently on pace to perform another record-breaking 30 transplants this calendar year. Our exceptional interdisciplinary Heart Center team of dieticians, pharmacists, rehabilitation therapists, child life specialists, social workers, psychologists, chaplains, and case managers helps to optimize the comprehensive care provided to the patients served in the CICU with a specific focus on neurodevelopmental and psychosocial outcomes.
About Lurie Children’s Hospital
Lurie Children’s is a 364-bed, freestanding children’s hospital in downtown Chicago. At the facility, we strive to provide superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. Lurie Children’s is the largest pediatric specialty provider in the region and the medical staff includes over 1,800 physicians and allied health professionals in 70 pediatric specialties. Lurie Children’s was the first children’s hospital in the country to earn the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence. Lurie Children’s continues to be the top ranked children’s hospital in Illinois and the only children’s hospital in the state to rank in all 10 specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Lurie Children’s was named a Level I Pediatric Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons for the third time, becoming the first children’s hospital in Illinois to earn this status. In 2018, Lurie Children’s was named one of the country’s 20 most innovative children’s hospitals by Parents Magazine.
Our Mission at Lurie Children’s
At Lurie Children’s, we are dedicated to the health and well-being of all children. As a leader in pediatrics, we do this through our model of C.A.R.E. The C.A.R.E. acronym symbolizes our commitment to clinical care, advocacy, research and education. We are inspired by our patients and each other to ignite hope in the pursuit of healthier futures for children and families of Chicago and beyond. Our vision is to be a transformational force in C.A.R.E and innovative in achieving a healthier future for every child. Our principles guide our behaviors and actions each day to live our Mission and Purpose and achieve our Vision. We lead with integrity, practicing courage and honesty, speaking up for what is right and being accountable to our teams and patients. We champion equity, treating everyone fairly and with respect, appreciating differences and making meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. And we are committed to discovery, embracing creativity and new ideas to continuously learn, improve and catalyze change every day.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Michael Carr, MD
Pediatric Cardiology
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital Chicago
mcarr@luriechildrens.org
