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Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Neonatology Physician

NeonatologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Your Future Role at a Glance

  • This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • Join an experienced, stable and well-respected Neonatology team of Physicians and Neonatology Nurse Practitioners
  • Nice blended model
  • 24/7 Neonatology coverage
  • 30 NICU beds
  • Practice setting: Inpatient
  • Level III NICU and PICU
  • 24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist service
  • 24/7 Pediatric Intensivist Service
  • Great access to all Pediatric Sub-specialists
  • Excellent support staff
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible Neonatology
  • Eligible for state medical license and DEA/Controlled Substance registration

About the Facility

  • 131 bed hospital
  • All private rooms
  • Level III NICU/PICU
  • 3,000 plus births
  • Integrated referral network
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
  • Why Physicians Choose Ascension
  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service
  • What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

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.

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets 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.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 neonatology coverage for a 30-bed Level III NICU within a busy hospital setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurse practitioners to deliver high-quality, mission-centered pediatric care.

Requirements

Must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neonatologist with a valid MD or DO degree. Requires eligibility for an Illinois state medical license and DEA registration.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

NICU carePICU carePediatric medicineInpatient careClinical leadershipPatient assessmentCritical careMedical diagnosisTreatment planningCollaborationCommunication

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 64% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Neonatology Jobs

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
73%
Relocation assistance
41%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Neonatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 75 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hoffman Estates

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$390k
Typical market rent
$2,012/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ascension

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Reimbursement for ongoing professional development
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support