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Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician

EndocrinologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Your Future Role at a Glance

  • This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • Full-service outpatient Pediatric Endocrinology Practice
  • Inpatient rounds, potentially when on call
  • MA support for Endocrinology
  • Practice setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  • Great referral network
  • Diabetes Educators
  • Excellent office support staff
  • Beautiful office setting on hospital campus with spacious exam rooms
  • Level III NICU and PICU
  • 24/7 Neonatology service
  • 24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist service
  • Pediatric ER
  • Great access to all Pediatric Sub-specialists on campus
  • Beautiful Northwest Suburban location
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible
  • Eligible for state medical license and DEA/Controlled Substance registration

About the Facility

  • 131 bed hospital
  • All private rooms
  • Level III NICU/PICU
  • 3,000 plus births
  • Integrated referral network
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
  • Why Physicians Choose Ascension
  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service
  • What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
  • No additional preferences
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide full-service outpatient pediatric endocrinology care and perform inpatient rounds as needed. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including diabetes educators and pediatric sub-specialists within a hospital setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or board eligible. A valid Illinois medical license and DEA registration are required prior to the start date.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient careOutpatient careDiabetes educationClinical roundsPatient careMedical diagnosisTreatment planningCollaborationCommunication

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

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).

Endocrinology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

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$285k-325k
1
$350k
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$400k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physician - Endocrinology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$400k
#2

Physician- Endocrinology: BMG Golden Triangle

Baptist · Columbus, Mississippi

$280k–$350k
#3

Physician: Endocrinology - Geneva, IL

$250k-$320k
#4

Endocrinologist (FT) - Atlantic Health - South Orange

$260k-$300k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 10% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 304 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Hoffman Estates

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$390k
Typical market rent
$2,012/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ascension

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St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA/FSA)
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Reimbursement for professional development
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support