Attending Physician - Wellness & Weight Management Health System Clinician

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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) are   seeking   a part-time or full-time, non-tenure-eligible Health System Clinician in the Wellness and Weight Management program, part of the Division of Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care. The position will be employed by the Lurie Children’s Medical Group (LCMG) and part of the Operating Unit of the Department of Pediatrics.   About the Role   The individual’s clinical responsibilities include outpatient care for children and adolescents (ages 2 to 19) with obesity and related cardio-renal-metabolic complications .    The Wellness and Weight Management Program currently sees   nearly 3,000   patient visits annually at one of three outpatient locations.    You will join a multidisciplinary team which includes:    Physicians   Advanced Practice Providers    Registered Dietitians   Nursing and Medical Assistant support   Social Work   Administrative staff    Our program offers individualized, evidence-informed, family-centered care including:    Intensive lifestyle interventions   Pharmacotherapy   Coordination with Lurie Children’s Bariatric Surgery Program   Access to a broad network of Lurie Children’s subspecialists   Academic & Institutional Responsibilities    All faculty members are expected to   participate   in the educational programs of the Department and FSM, which may include teaching service, training, preceptorship, mentoring, etc. Additionally, all Lurie Children’s faculty members are expected to attend certain divisional and Departmental meetings and engage in other administrative duties as   determined   by the Division Head. Advocacy work on behalf of patients, families, and the community we serve is   an important component   of LCMG’s and Lurie Children’s mission. It is expected that all faculty members will support important initiatives in this area.    Location    This individual’s clinical time will be primarily based at Lurie Children’s new   Austin HOPE Center ,   located   in the Austin neighborhood – a community rich in history and cultural strength that has experienced longstanding underinvestment. This exciting new, multispecialty clinic and hub for pediatric specialty care and community services is being co-developed with the Stone Community   Development Corporation and Community Neighborhood Initiatives, driven by feedback from community members. As program needs   evolve , clinical responsibilities may expand to   additional   locations.   Qualifications   Qualified candidates   are required to   be:   Board certified in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics   Have clinical experience in weight management (primary care or relevant subspecialties such as Endocrinology, Cardiology, or Gastroenterology)     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. Preferred qualifications include:   Board certification in Obesity Medicine or completion of an obesity medicine fellowship   Candidates not yet certified may be eligible for institutional support to obtain certification The candidate must also be licensed (or   in the process of obtaining   licensure) in the State of Illinois to practice without restriction. In addition, the candidate will be required to obtain medical staff membership and privileges at Lurie Children’s and any other required health care institution, complete credentialing by managed care organizations and complete certain Human Resources employment processes, including providing proof of ability to lawfully work in the United States, a pre-employment background check, employee health screening, and receipt of satisfactory professional references if requested. The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until it is filled.    Base Salary Range: $175,000 to $290,000   The displayed pay range   represents   base pay targets using designated benchmarks, which are reviewed annually. Individual salary may be   determined   by years in rank, experience, demand within the specialty,   additional   training, extramural funding, and strength of publication history. Other compensation opportunities vary but may include mission-based, clinical, research, and academic incentives or   additional   compensation for leadership roles in line with the respective compensation plan .     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 necessar