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Lurie Children's Hospital
Chicago, Illinois

Attending Physician - Wellness & Weight Management Health System Clinician

PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100K - $1M

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design.

As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description K.S.A.'s: Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine with specialization in pediatrics. Valid licenses for State of Illinois. Board certification or board eligibility required. Excellent written and oral communication skill.

Passion for pediatric care. Job Duties: Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and children to check and record their physical and mental development. Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms.

Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history. Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration. Diagnosis, treatment and screening of mental health illness in pediatric population.

Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities. Consult with fellow pediatric partners and nurses on best practices. Examine and treat injuries; refer to physicians of other specialties when necessary (e. g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.).

Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures. Emphasis on early detection and prevention. Maintain updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.). Advocate for patients, families, and fellow staff members.

Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences.

Education MD/DO: Medicine (Required) Pay Range $100,000.00-$1,000,000.00 Salary At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise.

The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.

In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support Adoption benefits Backup Childcare and Eldercare Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond.

We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design.

As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will conduct regular examinations on children, diagnose conditions based on scientific knowledge and medical history, and prescribe appropriate treatments and medications. Duties also include screening for mental health illness, consulting with partners, treating injuries, and advising parents on preventive care.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine specialized in pediatrics, along with valid Illinois State licenses and board certification or eligibility. Excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong passion for pediatric care are also required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningMedication PrescriptionLab Test InterpretationPatient ExaminationMental Health ScreeningConsultationInjury TreatmentRecord KeepingPatient AdvocacyMedical ResearchWellness Management

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

In Illinois, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$255k (48 salary observations; 74 listings), vs ~$242k nationally (507 salary observations; 2,015 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 64% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pediatrician Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 13 employers

5
<$225k
5
$225k-270k
4
$270k-315k
3
$315k-360k
1
$390k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
67%
Relocation assistance
47%
Sign-on bonus
27%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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$240k-$330k
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 730 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 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.

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About Lurie Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match