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General Information

Location
Advocate Sherman Hospital
1425 N Randall Rd
Elgin, Illinois
Care Delivery Brand
Advocate Health Care
Compensation
Annual salary range $208,000 - $208,000, plus $10K sign on bonus

Description & Requirements

Join Advocate Health Care as a Pediatric Hospitalist in Elgin, IL —part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. 

 At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Highlights
We are seeking a Full Time Pediatric Hospitalist to join our PHM Division in the suburbs of Chicago in our unique community hospitalist track. 
 
Advocate Children's Hospital (ACH), part of Advocate Health, is the largest network provider of pediatric services in Illinois and among the top 10 in the nation. We serve as a leader in comprehensive, dedicated care for our patients and are ranked in U.S. News & World Report among the nation’s Best Children's Hospitals in the areas of cardiology and heart surgery and neonatology. 
 
Hospitals with current needs: 
  • Advocate Sherman Hospital - Elgin, IL 
  • Advocate Condell Medical Center - Libertyville, IL
  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Barrington, IL

Position highlights
  • Community sites: Sherman, Condell, Good Shepherd – staffed as 24-hour shifts with responsibilities include:
    • Coverage of unassigned healthy newborns in Level 1 nursery 
    • Coverage of Level 2 nursery with neonatology on consult 
    • Newborn readmission for phototherapy or feeding difficulty into the nursery 
    • Attendance of high-risk deliveries with neonatology backup (delivery clinical competency and skill training provided) 
    • ED consultations for pediatric patients as needed 
    • Co-manage low volume adolescent post-surgical procedure patients (appendectomy, minor orthopedic surgery, tonsillectomy) with no comorbidities
  • At Advocate Good Shepherd – provide telehealth consultation for other Advocate Emergency Departments without PHM faculty on site
  • At Advocate Condell and Good Shepherd – supervise and educate MS-3 student from Rosalind Franklin University / Chicago Medical School on their core pediatric clerkship rotation
  • This position offers a great work/life balance with unique variety of shifts, no restrictive covenant, full benefits
  • Moonlighting opportunities within the division frequently exist  
  • Individual schedules done by central scheduler for all sites on a quarterly basis; allowing for enhanced scheduling flexibility. 
  • Once a member of our division, opportunities to be involved clinically or administratively (QI projects, Quality + Safety initiatives, pathway development, student/resident/PHM fellow education, etc.) are available through Advocate Christ Medical Center (ACH-OL) and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (ACH-PR). 
  • EPIC EMR
  • Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
  • Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
  • Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients
Training and/or Experience Required
  • MD/DO
  • BC/BE
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance
About Elgin, Illinois
Elgin offers exceptional opportunities that include cultural arts, entertainment and recreation that are unmatched by surrounding suburbs. Located 38 miles northwest of Chicago, this growing city has ready access to public transportation, diverse housing stock and a mix of commercial establishments. Residents and visitors enjoy a thriving cultural arts community, world-class parks, historical museums and a range of schools and educational institutions. Elgin has three different golf courses, dozens of parks, sports leagues, and biking trails to choose from. It also has its own zoo and museums that are open to the public. The Fox River Bike Trail offer more than 40 miles of guaranteed fun. It runs beside the scenic Fox River in Northern Illinois alongside historic railroad lines, crossing six bridges, and passing through nature preserves and charming towns. Elgin is a city that seamlessly blends its rich history with a dynamic present. Its welcoming community, cultural vibrancy, and commitment to education make it a compelling place to live, work and explore.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

Job Attributes
  • Full Time
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Sign On Bonus
  • Visa Sponsorship
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