Pediatric Hospitalist Physician – East Central Illinois
Listed compensation
$250K - $300K
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Job Description
Healthcare United is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for a newly created position in East Central Illinois, targeting a January 2027 start. This opportunity features an outstanding block schedule of approximately 5 days on / 10 days off, providing exceptional work-life balance while delivering inpatient pediatric care within a supportive regional health system with an active emergency department and newborn service.
The incoming physician will join a collegial pediatric team in a family-centered community with strong specialty backup. Candidates seeking generous time off, meaningful inpatient pediatric practice, and a hospital that invests in its programs will find this to be an outstanding opportunity.
- Provide inpatient care for pediatric patients from admission through discharge
- Attend deliveries and provide newborn resuscitation as needed (NRP required)
- Manage newborn nursery care and pediatric admissions from the emergency department
- Support emergency department pediatric consultations
- Coordinate care transitions with outpatient pediatricians and specialists
- Collaborate with nursing and ancillary teams on pediatric quality initiatives
- Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
- Deliver family-centered, quality-driven care
Requirements
- MD or DO degree required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
- Eligible for or active Illinois medical license; January 2027 availability
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available
Benefits
- Expected base salary range $250,000 – $300,000+
- Approximately 5 on / 10 off block schedule with generous time off
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- CME days plus annual CME allowance
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Retirement/pension Plan and Paid Malpractice Coverage
If you are seeking a collegial practice with excellent support and resources, contact Healthcare United today.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric care, including managing admissions, discharges, and newborn nursery care. They will also attend deliveries, perform resuscitations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on quality initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 42 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 26% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $275k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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