Join Advocate Health Care as a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician in the Chicagoland area —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 Newborn Hospitalist to join the Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) Division at Advocate Children’s Hospital, practicing across our community hospital network in the Chicago suburbs with the opportunity to maintain and advance skills in a Level IV NICU environment.

This unique hybrid role blends community newborn care and Level II nursery management with selective exposure to high-acuity neonatal care at a tertiary referral center, ideal for pediatric hospitalists with strong newborn interests.

About Advocate Children’s Hospital

Advocate Children’s Hospital (ACH), part of Advocate Health, is the largest provider of pediatric services in Illinois and ranked among the top children’s hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

Practice Locations

Advocate Sherman Hospital – Elgin, IL
Advocate Condell Medical Center – Libertyville, IL
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital – Barrington, IL
Advocate Children’s Hospital – Oak Lawn, IL (Level IV NICU)

Position Highlights

Hybrid with primary community newborn hospitalist + academic/tertiary NICU experiences
Mix of Level I–II nursery care and high-risk neonatal exposure
Flexible scheduling models including 24-hour community shifts
Strong neonatology collaboration in community sites and on-site support at Level IV site
Opportunities for teaching, QI, professional growth, and leadership development

Key Responsibilities

Community Hospitals (Condell, Good Shepherd, Sherman)

24-hour shift model

Manage Level I newborn nursery and unassigned infants
Provide primary care for Level II nursery patients (with neonatology consult support)
Evaluate and admit newborns for jaundice, feeding issues, or transitional care needs
Attend deliveries with neonatal backup available
Provide pediatric ED consults as needed
Co-manage select post-operative adolescent patients

Site-Specific Opportunities

Good Shepherd: Telehealth consults across system EDs
Condell & Good Shepherd: Teaching/precepting MS3 students (RFU)

Additional Clinical Opportunity: Level IV NICU (Oak Lawn)

For physicians interested in expanding their neonatal experience, opportunities may be available to participate in care within our Level IV NICU at Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL.

Day Shifts

Independently manage Level II NICU patients (typical census: 6–15)
Perform daily rounds, care planning, and documentation
Coordinate multidisciplinary care with neonatology, nursing, and consultants
Communicate clearly with families regarding clinical status and plans

Night Shifts

Attend high-risk deliveries with in-house neonatologist support
Perform newborn resuscitation and stabilization (NRP-based)
Assist with admissions, cross-coverage, and urgent neonatal issues
Participate in teaching of residents and students

Why Join Us

Be part of a physician-led, nationally recognized health system
Integrated PHM and Neonatology collaboration model
Work across diverse suburban Chicagoland communities
Access to Epic + DAX Copilot AI documentation tools to improve workflow efficiency
Strong culture of equity, safety, and patient-centered care

Ideal Candidate

Pediatric hospitalist with a newborn-focused practice interest
Values a hybrid model of community practice + tertiary exposure
Strong communicator who thrives in team-based, family-centered care
Interested in education, quality improvement, and system-based practice

Training and/or Experience Required

MD/DO
Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatrics
Eligible for Illinois medical licensure
NRP certification required
Experience or strong interest in newborn and Level II nursery care
Comfort with delivery attendance and neonatal stabilization

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 Libertyville, Illinois

The Village of Libertyville is located in south central Lake County, approximately 37 miles from Chicago and seven miles west of Lake Michigan. The Village is an established residential community and has traditionally served as a major market and service center for central Lake County. The population of the Village has more than doubled since 1960, as the Village has shared in the economic growth of the Chicago metropolitan area. Step back in time while you stroll along historic downtown Libertyville. Your visit along Main Street will take you to fantastic antique shops, boutiques, gift stores, gourmet food and wine shops, taverns and restaurants. When not shopping or dining, take advantage of Libertyville's 500 acres of parkland featuring lakes, athletic fields, ice skating, flower gardens, picnic areas, and more. Additionally, the Libertyville Sports Complex offers year-round programs in athletics, dance, fitness, and camps.

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.

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