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Lurie Children's Hospital
Chicago, Illinois

Attending Physician-2

PediatricsNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$1M

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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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way.

We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond.

We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. 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. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

AI Notice

Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals.

It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.

For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

Key Responsibilities

The attending physician will conduct thorough examinations on newborns and children to diagnose conditions and prescribe appropriate treatments. They will also provide ongoing care, maintain detailed patient records, and advise families on diet, exercise, and disease prevention.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine with a specialization in pediatrics and possess a valid Illinois medical license. Board certification or eligibility is required, along with excellent communication skills and a passion for pediatric care.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient examinationMedical record maintenanceTreatment planningPatient advocacyPreventive medicineClinical consultationMedication prescriptionLab test interpretationMental health screening

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Attending Physician-2 at Lurie Children's Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics — ranked against 730 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

In Illinois, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$270k (34 salary observations; 72 listings), vs ~$245k nationally (431 salary observations; 2,093 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 73% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in pediatricsranked against 730 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Illinois vs national$270k median in Illinois$245k nationally (+11%)34 state / 431 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$550k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Illinois22 active732 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 73% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentIllinois Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 24% offer loan repayment988 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#9 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,199 in the last 30 days788 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (730 Pediatrics listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics listings

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

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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 5% employer match

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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