Pediatrician
Listed compensation
$100-$120/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Pediatrician (MD/DO) – Urgent Care & Primary Care
- Location: Oak Lawn, IL
- Company: Pediatrics On Demand
- Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN/Locum
- Pay: $100–$120 per hour
About Us
Pediatrics On Demand is a growing pediatric urgent care and primary care practice located in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Along with our sister clinic, Minis Walk-In Clinic, we proudly provide comprehensive medical care to children and young adults from birth through age 21.
Our mission, "Better Healthcare for Tomorrow's Leaders," reflects our commitment to delivering accessible, compassionate, and high-quality pediatric healthcare to the families in our community.
As our practice continues to expand, we are seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatrician (MD/DO) to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who enjoys a dynamic clinical environment, values teamwork, and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in children's lives.
Why Join Pediatrics On Demand?
We understand the importance of providing our physicians with the resources, flexibility, and support they need to focus on what matters most: patient care.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: $100–$120 per hour
- Flexible Scheduling: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN/Locum opportunities available
- Dedicated Scribe Support: A fully staffed scribe department to assist with clinical documentation
- Malpractice Coverage: ISMIE occurrence-based malpractice insurance provided, with no tail coverage required
Established Patient Base: Opportunity to treat a diverse pediatric population in both urgent care and primary care settings
Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside experienced medical professionals and dedicated clinical support staff
- Growing Practice: Join an expanding organization with opportunities for professional development
- Scheduling Options
- Full-Time: 3 shifts per week, approximately 11–12 hours per shift
- Part-Time: 2 shifts per week, approximately 11–12 hours per shift
- PRN/Locum: Flexible moonlighting opportunities available based on clinic needs and provider availability
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of pediatric illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions
- Provide comprehensive urgent care and primary care services to patients from birth through age 21
- Perform physical examinations, preventive care visits, and routine wellness assessments
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies and imaging
- Prescribe medications, administer treatments, and develop individualized patient care plans
- Assess and respond appropriately to pediatric emergencies and acute medical conditions
- Monitor patient progress and provide appropriate follow-up care
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, preventive healthcare, nutrition, and wellness
- Collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records
- Stay current with pediatric clinical guidelines, medical advancements, and evidence-based practices
Qualifications & Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Pediatrics
- Active, unrestricted Illinois medical license
- Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications in accordance with applicable regulations
- Current CPR/BLS and ACLS certification
- Experience in pediatric urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care preferred
- Experience working in a high-volume clinical environment is highly desirable
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage a broad range of pediatric conditions
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills
- Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented approach to patient care
Benefits – Full-Time Employees
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our full-time physicians.
- Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Dental & Vision Insurance: UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- Supplemental Insurance Through Aflac: Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Traditional Pre-Tax and Roth Post-Tax contribution options
- Gym Membership
- Join Our Team!
At Pediatrics On Demand, we believe that exceptional pediatric care starts with exceptional providers. We strive to create a welcoming, collaborative workplace where physicians are supported, families feel valued, and children receive the quality care they deserve.
If you are a compassionate Pediatrician looking for a rewarding opportunity with competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and a supportive clinical team, we encourage you to apply.
- Pediatrics On Demand
- Oak Lawn, Illinois
Our Mission
"Better Healthcare for Tomorrow's Leaders"
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Pediatrics. An active, unrestricted Illinois medical license, current DEA registration, and BLS/ACLS certifications are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
In Illinois, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$272k (30 salary observations; 78 listings), vs ~$244k nationally (337 salary observations; 2,176 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 60% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in pediatrics | ranked against 723 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $208k–$250k | Pediatrics median $240k (middle half $198k–$265k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $272k median in Illinois | $244k nationally (+11%)30 state / 337 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$229k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Illinois | 25 active | 731 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 60% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 25% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics hiring demand | #9 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,194 in the last 30 days | 717 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +6.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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