ERIE Family Health Center logo
ERIE Family Health Center
Waukegan, Illinois

Pediatrician

PediatricsIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$165k-$190k

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 10m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center - 2323 W Grand Ave - Waukegan, IL, Salary Range: $165000.00 - $190000.00Salary, Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities.

Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Erie Family Health Centers, a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Pediatric team! The pediatrician provides comprehensive primary health care to health center patients in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.

Acts as primary health care provider within the scope of his/her primary care specialty (i. e., Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN). At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full

Benefits

Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary.

Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement. *Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role.

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered. Main Duties & Responsibilities Provider comprehensive primary health care: Performs physical examinations on new and returned clients.

Refers clients to specialists as necessary. Documents all patient care activities per Health Center medical records protocol. Participates in the call coverage rotation during hours when the center is closed. Participates in community and clinic education programs.

Contributes toward the development of goals and objectives relevant to specialty/life cycle area or other annual action plan. Attends meetings when assigned. Collaborates with other providers by including collaborative practice agreement with advanced practice nurses as assigned.

Assists in supervision of health professions or residents when assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills and Knowledge M.D. or DO from an accredited institution. Licensed as a physician in Illinois Federal DEA license. Board certified or Board eligible in specialty. CPR certification.

Bilingual preferred- Spanish The Erie Advantage Pledge WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that: Our mission, vision, and values unite us. Our voices matter. We do things well. Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging. We find our career sweet spot at Erie.

Key Responsibilities

The pediatrician provides comprehensive primary health care, including physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases for patients. They also participate in call coverage, community education programs, and collaborate with other healthcare providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or DO degree from an accredited institution and be licensed as a physician in Illinois. Additionally, they must possess a Federal DEA license, be board certified or board eligible, and hold CPR certification.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient care documentationClinical educationSupervision of residentsSpanish language

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 75% have no call, 20% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% 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)), so the posted ~$178k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $178k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pediatrician Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs · 13 employers

3
<$250k
5
$250k-300k
5
$300k-350k
1
$390k
1
$438k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Relocation assistance
38%
PSLF eligible
8% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

NI-Physician, Neonatology

UW Health · Rockford, Illinois

$367k-$438k
#2

Neonatology - Physician

CHOC Specialists · Orange, California

$260k-$390k
#3

Adolescent Medicine - Physician

$295k–$330k
#4

Pediatric Psychiatrist Physician

$222k-$318k
+ 13 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 60% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 683 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Waukegan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,687/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

ERIE Family Health Center logo

About ERIE Family Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare
401(k) with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to first 5%
20 days PTO
8 paid holidays
Annual merit increases
Loan repayment eligible (FQHC)
PSLF eligible