Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago seeks a part-time or full-time Attending Physician for its Wellness and Weight Management Program, providing outpatient pediatric obesity care (ages 2–19) primarily at the new Austin HOPE Center in Chicago, with a base salary range of $175,000–$290,000. The role is a non-tenure-eligible Health System Clinician position with teaching, administrative, and advocacy responsibilities as part of the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoJob Description
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) are seeking a part-time or full-time, non-tenure-eligible Health System Clinician in the Wellness and Weight Management program, part of the Division of Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care. The position will be employed by the Lurie Children’s Medical Group (LCMG) and part of the Operating Unit of the Department of Pediatrics.
About the Role
The individual’s clinical responsibilities include outpatient care for children and adolescents (ages 2 to 19) with obesity and related cardio-renal-metabolic complications. The Wellness and Weight Management Program currently sees nearly 3,000 patient visits annually at one of three outpatient locations.
You will join a multidisciplinary team which includes:
Physicians
Advanced Practice Providers
Registered Dietitians
Nursing and Medical Assistant support
Social Work
Administrative staff
Our program offers individualized, evidence-informed, family-centered care including:
Intensive lifestyle interventions
Pharmacotherapy
Coordination with Lurie Children’s Bariatric Surgery Program
Access to a broad network of Lurie Children’s subspecialists
Academic & Institutional Responsibilities
All faculty members are expected to participate in the educational programs of the Department and FSM, which may include teaching service, training, preceptorship, mentoring, etc. Additionally, all Lurie Children’s faculty members are expected to attend certain divisional and Departmental meetings and engage in other administrative duties as determined by the Division Head. Advocacy work on behalf of patients, families, and the community we serve is an important component of LCMG’s and Lurie Children’s mission. It is expected that all faculty members will support important initiatives in this area.
Location
This individual’s clinical time will be primarily based at Lurie Children’s new Austin HOPE Center, located in the Austin neighborhood – a community rich in history and cultural strength that has experienced longstanding underinvestment. This exciting new, multispecialty clinic and hub for pediatric specialty care and community services is being co-developed with the Stone Community Development Corporation and Community Neighborhood Initiatives, driven by feedback from community members. As program needs evolve, clinical responsibilities may expand to additional locations.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates are required to be:
Board certified in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
Have clinical experience in weight management (primary care or relevant subspecialties such as Endocrinology, Cardiology, or Gastroenterology)
Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine with specialization in pediatrics.
Valid licenses for State of Illinois.
Board certification or board eligibility required.
Excellent written and oral communication skill.
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