ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 10 - PEDIATRICS/NEONATOLOGY
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Cook County as a Neonatology Attending Physician – Academic, PSLF Eligible in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- up clinical coverage. The John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County has a fully accredited Pediatric Residency Program as well as a Neonatal
- up clinical coverage at Stroger and at Network Hospitals as assigned. Provides on
- site administrative and clinical coverage at network hospitals. Trains staff and provides on
- Perinatal Fellowship Program as assigned. Attends at Neonatal/Perinatal network, state
Requirements
- up clinical coverage. The John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County has a fully accredited Pediatric Residency Program as well as a Neonatal
- up clinical coverage at Stroger and at Network Hospitals as assigned. Provides on
- site administrative and clinical coverage at network hospitals. Trains staff and provides on
- Perinatal Fellowship Program as assigned. Attends at Neonatal/Perinatal network, state
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Cook County in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 10 - PEDIATRICS/NEONATOLOGY at Cook County a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Neonatology physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Neonatology — Physician Career Context
This Neonatology position at Cook County is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Neonatal intensive care, Resuscitation, Clinical neonatology, Patient safety, Medical education, Clinical leadership, Evidence-based medicine, Quality improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neonatology role.
Core responsibilities: Provides clinical care and delivery room resuscitation for critically ill neonates in the level III NICU and network hospitals. Supervises and trains medical students, residents, and fellows while participating in administrative and scholarly activities.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, Basic Term Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation Program, Paid Holidays, Vacation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
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