What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatrician position at Adelphi Locums?
Job Overview
- Job Title: Pediatrician
- Job Type: Permanent – Full-Time
- Location: Hobart, IN (Chicagoland Area)
- Service Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Start Date: Negotiable (credentialing typically 90–120 days)
- Patient Demographics: Pediatrics, including newborns
- Average Daily Volume / Census: Outpatient pediatric care with inpatient newborn rounding
- Admissions & Rounding: Included
- Consults & Follow-Ups: Yes
- Case Mix/Clinical Focus Areas: General Pediatrics
- Beds in Department/Unit: Pediatrics within multi-specialty hospital system
- EMR System: Epic – fully integrated HIMSS Stage VII
- Specialty Backup: Network of subspecialists within a four-hospital system
- Support Staff: Collegial group of physicians and multidisciplinary staff
- Leadership & Reporting Structure: Reports within Community Healthcare System physician group
- Reason for Opening: Growth and expansion
- Board Requirements: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics
- DEA & Certifications: DEA, CSR, licensure as required
- Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90–120 days
- Base Salary: Highly competitive, negotiable per MGMA guidelines
- Incentive Bonus Structure: RVU-based contract bonuses
- CME Allowance: Exceptional CME funds available
- PTO & Holidays: Flexible paid time off
- Health & Retirement Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Life & Disability coverage
- Malpractice coverage under favorable Indiana laws
- Additional Benefits: Licensure reimbursement (license, DEA, dues, subscriptions); sign-on bonus negotiable
- Board Status: BC/BE in Pediatrics
- State License Required: Indiana medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Certifications: DEA, CSR, BLS/ACLS as required
- Experience: New graduates and experienced pediatricians encouraged to apply
- Additional Requirements: EMR proficiency with Epic
- Deliver comprehensive pediatric care in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Provide newborn rounding and ongoing pediatric consultations
- Collaborate with system physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives across the health system
- Contribute to practice development and support system growth
- About the Area: Located in Northwest Indiana, just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago; access to cultural attractions, world-class museums, and vibrant city amenities
- Local Attractions: Beaches of Lake Michigan, arts, parks, and community events
- School System: Access to quality public and private schools
- Housing: Affordable housing options with suburban and urban communities
- Demographic & Professional Profile: Family-friendly community with young professionals and established families
- Nearby Cities: Chicago, IL within commuting distance
- Nearest Airport: Chicago Midway International Airport and O’Hare International Airport
- Distance from Airport: Approximately 40–60 minutes by car
