ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 10 - PEDIATRICS/NEONATOLOGY

1 day ago
Chicago, IllinoisFull TimeNeonatology

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

Neonatal intensive careResuscitationClinical neonatologyPatient safetyMedical educationClinical leadershipEvidence-based medicineQuality improvementNeonatal consultationCritical thinkingConflict managementElectronic health recordCommunicationTeamworkInfection controlProblem-solving
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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.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Cook County

Government Administration
Chicago, IL
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Paid Holidays
Vacation
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

yesterday

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